Tramadol Side Effects

 

 

Tramadol is a potent analgesic sold all over the world. It is classified as an opiate so it has high risks of addiction or abuse. This is a prescription drug and should not be used without the knowledge of your physician. Like all opiates it has some minor and serious side effects. Precaution must be taken to make sure that that the drug is administered correctly and negative effects are managed well. Tramadol is a nervous system drug that effectively blunts pain. The drug is used for addressing moderate to severe pain. Generally known to be a “good” pain reliever, its main blunder is its addictive properties and the consequent withdrawal process when it is removed from your daily medication.
Tramadol side effects can include indigestion, constipation or diarrhea, flushing, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, muscle tightness, excessive sweating, dry mouth, tremors in limbs, vomiting, heartburn and general weakness. Side effects can also include anxiety, nervousness, irritability or agitation. Mood changes with temper flare ups are also very common. Although these symptoms vary in severity from one person to the next it is important that you are constantly observing your reaction to the drug and note the tipping points on these symptoms. When it gets too severe and disruptive to the normal flow of your daily life, do not hesitate to call your doctor. Your doctor might need to change the dosage you are currently on or change into another analgesic if your physician will deem that necessary.
Serious Tramadol side effects include difficulty swallowing, labored breathing, rapid heartbeat, mild to severe seizures, hallucination and confusion. These are considered to be very dangerous signs of Tramadol use. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you are experiencing one of these.
Tramadol is an FDA approved drug but over the years it has been linked to some controversy regarding the downgrading of its addictive properties to the general public. There are also claims that distributors and overstating claims of what Tramadol can do to people in pain. Tramadol should not be used as a means to get people out from opiate addiction. This drug has been mistakenly thought to be very helpful in the weaning process of opiate dependence. But there is no evidence supporting this, in fact this can easily backfire as Tramadol is also an opiate and is, in all essence, just as addictive as other analgesics that are classified as opiates.
Minor and common Tramadol side effects must not be used as a justification to go on cold turkey on the drug. Tapering must be done accordingly with considerations on the details of administration like dosage and length of use. Your doctor must be there supervising your withdrawal from the drug. The worst thing you can do is exchange bearable side effects with a very punishing withdrawal process. You might not be able to get off the drug as easy as you would hope. Wean off from Tramadol properly.