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Effects of excessive intake of Tramadol | 21st February, 2018

Tramadol oral tablet is a prescription drug that is available as the brand-name drugs Ultram (immediate-release tablet) and Ultram ER (extended-release tablet). Tramadol extended-release oral capsule is available as the brand-name drug Conzip. Immediate-release drugs are released into the body right away. Extended-release drugs are released into the body slowly over time.

All three forms of tramadol are also available as generic drugs. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name version.
 
Tramadol is a controlled substance. This means it can only be used with a doctors close supervision.
 
Why it is used
Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
 
Tramadol may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications.
 
How it works
Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs called opioid agonists. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
 
Tramadol works by changing how your brain senses pain. Tramadol is similar to substances in your brain called endorphins. Endorphins bind to receptors (parts of cells that receive a certain substance). The receptors then decrease the pain messages that your body sends to your brain. Tramadol works in a similar way to decrease the amount of pain your brain thinks you are having.
 
Tramadol side effects
 
Tramadol oral tablet may cause drowsiness. You should not drive, use heavy machinery, or perform any dangerous activities until you know how this drug affects you. Tramadol may also cause other side effects.
 
More common side effects
The more common side effects of tramadol can include:
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  • dizziness
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • nausea and vomiting
  • constipation
  • lack of energy
  • sweating
  • dry mouth
  • If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they are more severe or do not go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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  • Serious side effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
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  • Serotonin syndrome. Symptoms can include:
  • fast heart rate
  • high blood pressure
  • body temperature that’s higher than normal
  • reflexes that are stronger than normal
  • lack of coordination (control of your movements)
  • nausea and vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • agitation
  • hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t real)
  • coma
  • Serious breathing problems. Symptoms can include:
  • slowed breathing rate
  • very shallow breathing (little chest movement with breathing)
  • fainting, dizziness, or confusion
  • Physical dependence and withdrawal when stopping the drug. Symptoms can include:
  • feeling irritable, anxious, or restless
  • trouble sleeping
  • increased blood pressure
  • fast breathing rate
  • fast heart rate
  • dilated (large) pupils
  • teary eyes
  • runny nose
  • yawning
  • nausea, vomiting, and a loss of appetite
  • diarrhea and stomach cramps
  • sweating
  • chills
  • muscle aches, back pain, or joint pain 
 
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Theresa Workartey/Ghanahospitals.org

     
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