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Below are Ultram (Tramadol) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 17 ratings/reviews, Ultram has an overall score of 6.94. The effectiveness score is 7.88 and the side effect score is 7.53. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence.
 

Ultram review by 60 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Marginally Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Arthritis
Dosage & duration:   50 MG taken 2 times a day for the period of 2 years
Other conditions:   Diabetes
Other drugs taken:   Metformin & Glyberide
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Arthritis Med/Tramadol HLC Only helps a little with Arthritis Pain. Keeps it down to a dull roar! Diabetes Meds,Helped lower Blood Levels. Kept A1c under 7%. Made it safe to live a normal life by keeping Blood Sugar under control. Helped keep Disease & Diabetes out of Eyes. Help Kidneys function normal.
Side effects:   Arthritis Med/Tramadol HLC causes slight dizziness! I also have to take 500 MG of Tylenol 3 times a day. to help with the pain. As the Tramadol HLC is not enough. Vioxx worked better! I can't take Nsaids as i am Allergic to Aspirin. Diabetes Meds make Blood Sugar level drop Between Breakfast & Lunch. Fast! Because I/Patient am almost in the Pre/Boaderline Diabetes Stage.
Comments:   50 MG Tramadol 2 times a day.Tylenol 500 MG 3 times a day for the Arthritis pain. Neither really help much to get rid of the pain. 500 MG Metformin 3 times a day.Glyberide 1.25 MG 1 time a day for the Diabetes.I have done well on the Meds as far as keeping Diabetes under control.

 

Ultram review by 40 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   cervical osteoarthritis
Dosage & duration:   up to 300 mg/day taken three times daily for the period of Have taken it several years
Other conditions:   migraine headaches
Other drugs taken:   Imitrex as needed
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Tramadol decreases the severity of pain associated with neck movement. It is not an opiate however it does provide pain relief (for me) along the lines of a mild narcotic without the "euphoric" or mind numbing effects. It allows me greater latitude of neck movement. It is very evident to me when the medication is wearing off as I can no longer turn my neck more than approximately 25 degrees. This drug has been a lifesaver for me and can sometimes even head off my milder migraines.
Side effects:   I've personally experienced no side effects other than an occasional jerky type feeling in my movements. I have heard from others that this medication, although non narcotic can be difficult to cease due to withdrawal symptoms. Personally I have had no problem with this. This medication has been known to cause seizures and is not to be taken by anyone who has experienced a seizure.
Comments:   I take two 50 mg. tablets as needed up to three times a day.

 

Ultram review by 55 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   arthritis pain
Dosage & duration:   100 mg taken twice a day for the period of 2 years now
Other conditions:   menopause
Other drugs taken:   hormone replacement therapy
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I stayed loose and limber throughout the day. Didn't end up limping at the end of the day or after a 30 min car ride. It made me feel like I was in my 30's again instead of my 50's. It enables me to do yoga moves which I could not do because of the pain. It's changed my life. None of the side effects that narcotic pain relievers give. No tiredness or spaciness
Side effects:   At first, it caused itching, but now I don't have that. If I take it close to bedtime, I can't sleep.
Comments:   two 50 mg tabs twice a day. Usually at 0900 and 1700

 

Ultram review by 25 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   post cosmetic surgery complications
Dosage & duration:   100mg every 6 hours as needed for pain taken usually 2 times a day for the period of 2 weeks
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   Robaxin
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   The pain from the muscle spasms was drastically reduced.
Side effects:   A little "high" feeling. Kind of warm and fuzzy. Very relaxed.
Comments:   I had a tummy tuck sx and was prescribed Oxycodone for the first week and it knocked me on my butt! So my PS switched me to Tramadol. She told me it would help with the pain, but not as well. But I think it actually helped more and since I was in a normal state of mind I could actually feel the effects. Tramadol is great for moderate pain and wont drug you up like Hydrocodne or Oxycodone does.

 

Ultram review by 36 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Fibromyalgia
Dosage & duration:   50mg taken 2 x a day for the period of 2 years
Other conditions:   Chronic Fatigue
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   The Tramadol helped minimally at first. I did stop working for the pain. I've continued to take it because it helped dramatically for the fatigue, without any jitters. I honestly could not get out of bed in the morning if it weren't for this drug.
Side effects:   At first, it took my body some time to adjust. It revved up my system.
Comments:   My doctor didn't know much about Fibromyalgia, so the only thing he prescribed was the Tramadol.

 

Ultram review by 62 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   hand pain
Dosage & duration:   100 mg q 12 hours taken daily when having bouts of pain for the period of Off and on for last ten years
Other conditions:   premenopause- menopause
Other drugs taken:   celebrex occasionally, Motrin occasionally
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Since I tried to avoid the GI effect of Motrin, or celebrex if used too long, the tramadol seemed a good alterntive. I took it in the morning, and it generally seemed to energize me enough so that I stayed active, and if it didn't relieve the pain, It seemed to keep me from thinking about it and I remained busy.
Side effects:   I did find that if I took it in the late afternoon, I really couldn't sleep at night, mymind raed and I felt unsettled. It reduced my appetite a bit, ad I would work without eating, or drinking. Had to remind myself to eat.
Comments:   I have degenerative joint desease in both my hands. Took the standrd painkillers, not narcotics, but asa, tylenol, motrin, and then Celebrex. The best was celebrex, but there is a danger with taking it long term. Ultram ws prescribed at first as 50mg twice a day. This wasn't at all effective. So we upped the dose, and this worked well, except not at night. Since then I hae had boththumb joints replaced, and althoughI still have a prescription for the Ultram, I rarely use it... sometimes for back aches. Someone once told me it is an opiate derivative. If so, it does not seem to have an addictive quality, or any withdrawal symptoms, at least not the way I have used it.

 

Ultram review by 49 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   rheumatoid arthritis
Dosage & duration:   200 mg taken once daily for the period of fou years
Other conditions:   hypertension
Other drugs taken:   hypertension meds
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Practically pain-free. Durins a flare-up I sometimes take a 50 mm pill in order to get more short term relief as opposed to the extended release pill.
Side effects:   For me, very mild. Mild stomach upset that went away quickly, especially if I ate something when taking the medication.
Comments:   Diagnosed with rheumatiod arthritis about 4-5 years ago. I have occassional moderate/severe pain in my hands and proximal finger joints with swelling. Ultram helps tremendously with the stiffness and pain.

 

Ultram review by 33 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   ovarian cysts/sciatic nerve
Dosage & duration:   50 mg every 4-6 hrs taken 2-4 times daily for the period of 4 months
Other conditions:   migraines
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I found for me it was great for pain relief. Also, unlike some of the anti-inflammatory drugs I had taken in the past, I was not drowsy or sluggish during the day and I felt as if I could function normally.
Side effects:   In the beginning I had very slight dizziness that would quickly subside and immediately noticed a significant decrease in appetite. After about 2 months it did not seem to work as well for the pain as it hd been. I also had what felt like strong muscle spasms that made my entire body twitch, but only for a second and only once in a while. Therefore, I decided that I would discontinue taking the medication. That is when my problems began.
Comments:   I was told by my doctor and pharmacist that this was a non-addictive medication, but when I quit taking it the withdrawal symptoms were extreme. I had cold chills,severe body aches, diarrhea, nausea, headache, heart palpitations, anxiety, sweating, dizziness, vomiting and depressed feelings. I got a refill prescription to gradually come off of it after that and it occurred once again. I have never had substance abuse issues but after doing some research learned that it is opiate-based and highly addictive. I have never felt that kind of pain and sickness in my life and pray I never do again. I have heard similar experiences from others as well. I would not recommend this drug and do not believe that it is not addictive. From now on, I will do my homework before I take anything else. I now use OTC pain relievers and I encourage everyone who reads this to do the same before beginning treatment with tramadol or any pain reliever.

 

Ultram review by 60 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   neck pain
Dosage & duration:   50 mg taken 3 to 4 pills a day for the period of over two years
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Tramadol was prescribed for severe neck pain due to a bone spur that had grown into a nerve root in my neck. It was the only drug that could give me any relieve before I had surgery to fuse the vertebrae between C6 and C7 in my neck. It did not eliminate the pain completely, but made it very tolerable.
Side effects:   I had and still continue to have few side side effects. I had a decrease in appetite.
Comments:   I took 1 to 2 tablets three times a day prior to surgery. After surgery I took and continue to take 1 to 2 pills a day as needed.

 

Ultram review by 44 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   headaches
Dosage & duration:   1 50mg 4 to 6 hrs taken daily for the period of ON AND OFF FOR THREE YEARS
Other conditions:   THYROID DISEASE
Other drugs taken:   zoloft and sinthroid
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   My pain would subside for several hours. The drug gave me a sense of Euphora which allowed me to deal with the pain better. It gave me a comforting sensation and allowed me to sleep good. My mood changed for the better, almost as if I were high.It actually motivated me to do the things i would normally be too lazy to do. This medication put me in a good mood and a carefree mood.
Side effects:   I would have mild itching
Comments:   I began taking this medication as prescribed but it put me in such a good mood I began taking more...and needing more. It works great for anxiety also but when I stopped taking it I had the most horrible withdrawls. I could not sleep. My insides felt like they were jumping. I was awfully tired and depressed. I could not keep my arms and legs still when i sat down. It was horrible. I WAS ADDICTED TO THIS MEDICATION AND I STILL AM. I am still trying to wean off of it. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MEDICINE TO ANYONE. Especially if you've had an addiction problem with any other pain meds. BEWARE!!!!!!!!

 

Ultram review by 38 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   budging disk in neck
Dosage & duration:   50 mg 1-2 taken 1 time for the period of 3 weeks
Other conditions:   Fibro
Other drugs taken:   Cymbalta, Thyroid meds,Lamictal
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   For the most part the pain was taken away just enough that I could function. I like that it's not a narcotic, yet gives some of the benefits of one.
Side effects:   Because it only took away part of the pain I thought it would be OK to take 2 more tablets. That was a really bad idea. I started to feel pressure in my head, I felt like I was going to faint, my lips started to tingle. The worst effect though was that about 3 min after my heart started going extremely fast then started skipping over and over. It was very scary. I then read that a person can die from and overdose. I feel like I dodged death. Very important! take this as prescribed.
Comments:   This med was the drug of choice for me since I am in recovery for alcohol.

 

Ultram review by 35 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Severe Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Sciatica and Back Pain
Dosage & duration:   100 mg taken twice a day - three times a day for the period of 2 years
Other conditions:   None
Other drugs taken:   None
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Mild to moderate relief of back pain
Side effects:   Addiction to the medicine. I could not stop taking it without experiencing physical withdrawal. [Sweating, night sweats, jumping out of skin, jittery nerves, lethargy, fatigue, depression.] I took it over a year just because I could not NOT take it. Finally, I quit cold turkey, suffered the withdrawal for about two days. Took over 8 months until the nerve jumps in my skin stopped at night.
Comments:   I wanted a non-addictive drug since I am a recovering alcoholic so my doctor thought this was the ticket. The withdrawal was not worth the pain it initially alleviated. I would not have taken it had I known this would happen. I would have simply dealt with the back pain by altering my routine and lifestyle instead.

 

Ultram review by 43 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   back pain
Dosage & duration:   50 mg taken twice daily for the period of 3 years
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   the medicine in the beginning provided about 30% relief in pain, but as time progressed it only provided about 10% pain relief. This being said, it does provide some mental relief from chronic pain. and it relieves some of the muscle stiffness.
Side effects:   When I do not take this medicine it puts me in a bad mood and causes my stomach to ache (like bad hunger pains even though I am not hungry). After I take the medicine these symptions disappear. Its almost like withdrawal.
Comments:   Medicine was prescribed to be taken twice a day in combination with physcial therapy for back condition.

 

Ultram review by 48 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Fibromyalgia
Dosage & duration:   50mg taken 2 tablets 3 times a day for the period of 1 week
Other conditions:   Bipolar
Other drugs taken:   Cymbalta, Doxepin, Xanax
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I've suffered with pain for 11 years now. I was on Loritab for those 11 years. I was getting 120 10mg filled every 15 days. They would kind of knock the edge off my body pain but I had a constant headache. My Dr. recently prescribed me Tramadol.
Side effects:   Nervous the first day. No side effects since then.
Comments:   I take 2 50mg tablets every 4-6 hours (no more than 8 a day). It has worked wonders for me. No more headaches and my body is only slightly sore now. It has elevated my mood simply because it has reduced the pain.

 

Ultram review by 38 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Knee Pain
Dosage & duration:   50mg tablets taken 50mg twice per day for the period of 2 months
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Eased the leg pain. I had full range of motion in knee.
Side effects:   slight muscle spasms, euphoria
Comments:   For leg pain from knee surgery. I really like this medicine. I know certain people who couldn't take this medicine. Everyone has different side effects to medicines. I will continue to take this medicine. It also gives me a lot of energy, which is good. I have to get up at 3:30am for work.

 

Ultram review by 46 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Dosage & duration:   100mg taken twice daily for the period of have taken it for 11 years
Other conditions:   chronic pain, insomnia, migraine headaches
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Taking Tramadol has resulted in the effective management of chronic pain due to severe TMJ.
Side effects:   The side effects of taking Tramadol for 11 years is addiction. If I miss a dose, I experience typical withdrawal symptoms (e.g., nausea, headache, restless leg syndrome, stomach cramps).
Comments:   Tramadol was prescribed after suffering from TMJ for over 20 years. I suffered from chronic pain due to severe TMJ complications. In addition, the TMJ was causing migraine headaches and insomnia. After all conventional methods of treatment (e.g., exercises, mouth appliances etc.) and drugs (e.g, ibuprofen) did not alleviate the problem, symptoms or pain, the only option left was surgery. Because surgery for TMJ conditions is not a guarantee for success, I was reluctant to agree to the procedure. Finally, as a last resort, I met with a doctor who specialized in chronic pain management and I was prescribed Tramadol, 100 mg/twice daily. This drug has worked extremely well for the past 11 years in controlling the pain.

 

Ultram review by 47 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   fibromyalgia
Dosage & duration:   50mg 1-2 twice daily as needed taken twice daily for the period of 6 months
Other conditions:   interstial cystitis, IBS, TMJ
Other drugs taken:   celexa
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   pain relief, which gave me energy to get through the day and able to work
Side effects:   slightly spacey at times, unable to sleep if taken too close to bedtime
Comments:   Ultram helps control fibro pain without making me sleepy or feeling 'out of it'...there aren't many drugs I can take that I can still function and actually feel well, with Ultram or Tramacet do this for me....only down side expensive, not covered under blue cross
 


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