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I've been taking Tramadol for 8yrs now, missed 3 days doses one time and it drove me up the wall....BEWARE!!!!
http://pain.emedtv.com/tramadol/tramadol-withdrawal.html
13 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Or Jurnista?
But thats a bloody high dose matey ask if you can do an alternative :) just for a few months and you could easily go doen in dose and would be alot safer for you ...
I bet if you miss taking a dose by an hour your behind?
Ask about Jurnista its new and works well :)..
More info here (Mayo Clinic)........
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601787/DSECTION=side-effects
13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Ok they should be making you stop them slowly .. This drung is like smack, so slowly slowly you need to be taken off it , they can supply a different drug that helps with the withdrawals of this drug.
Ask your doctor for these options , I am lucky considering all of my medications are opids I should have the same trouble but you learn that when you need to uo your dose so to speak its best to ask your doctor for an alternative to what you are on example - oxycontin can be swapped for Norspan patches or Jurnista , then after a few months you can go back on to your medication without increase.
As it is your doctor whom has prescribed this to you he is also responcible helping you get off it. Its a shit drug and very addictive as are all opids they why you really need to use other pain management techniques, as drugs often are only a band aid treatment especially with chronic pain.
Good luck :) Do not give up , the Vitamin Niacin helps relieve addictive problems so keep that in mind ..
13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Jurnista is pretty new so its like on order base no chemists stock it, so if you get put on it make sure you have 3 days worth of other medications until it kicks in fully ..
Tramadol
Description
Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic (pain reliever) that is readily soluble in water. It is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It affects chemicals and receptors in the body that are associated with pain and may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as RSD (CRPS). It works by decreasing the body's sense of pain. It comes in tablet form and may be taken with or without food. Also marketed as Ultram
Side effects
(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients)
Side effects reported for the drug include agitation, anxiety or nervousness, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushing, headache, indigestion or heartburn, itching, mood changes, muscle tightness, sweating, uncontrollable shaking hands, upset stomach, vomiting, weakness. Occasional reports have been heard of more serious side effects such as difficulties with breathing or swallowing, flu-like symptoms, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat or seizures. If any of these symptoms appear you should call your doctor immediately.
Warnings
(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case)
While taking Tramadol do not drink alcohol, which may dangerously affect breathing or cause liver problems. Take care when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. This drug can be habit-forming. Do not increase the size or frequency of your dose unless so advised by your doctor - and call your doctor if you find that you want to take more Tramadol or notice unusual changes in your mood or behaviour. Do not suddenly stop taking the medication or you are likely to experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
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13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |