Is tramadol addictive?

Answer 1

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yes, i found it difficult to sleep after i had been taking it for four weeks after i had had an accident, when i finished taking them i just couldnt sleep at all and got the shakes

Answer 2

If you use it for a long time, but then most if not all strong painkilling drugs will be. Ask your GP about it.

Answer 3

any prescription drugs can be addictive if you have that type of personality I took tramadol following a knee replacement op but stopped after 6 days

Answer 4

it can be if used regular. You are best to use it a few days and then try go without it if you can. If the pain is too much then carry on as obviously still needed, but DONT just stop taking it if you are on a high dose for long time always ask your G.P for advise. My husband was weaned off gradually. It's easier that way if you find you do get withdrawal symptoms.

Answer 5

Yes it is.

Take this medication by mouth as prescribed. It is usually taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed.

Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.

When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult your doctor if the medication stops working well.

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http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11276-Ul…

Answer 6

No been taking it 6 years for RA. I have too work, others who walk better than me get SSI.

Answer 7

Yes and no or even maybe. There appears to be no straight forward answer. BNF.org does not stress dependency, but links this drug to morphine which clearly does. Manufacturers say that the potential for addiction is low. However, we must consider that there can be both physical and psychological dependency. When used in treatment of chronic pain, if it relieves the pain, how would you feel if it was suddenly withdrawn. I have taken 400mg daily in divided doses, for some years. On the odd occassion I have run out, and I tend to feel bad. This may be due to increased pain levels rather than withdrawal though. Consider this as well. In the treatment of chronic pain, does addiction matter that much?

Answer 8

yes it is i used to be on that for my stomach condition as i'm always in a lot of pain each month so yes it is you should come off it and ask the doctor for something else

Answer 9

If you're addicted to it, the you're on the wrong medication. When doctors prescribe analgesics they should start from a non opiate moving upwards only if the pain is not being controlled properly!

Answer 10

It is not a controlled susbstance however they have found that it does have addictive qualitites.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician 10yr.

Answer 11

Yes it is addictive. I had to cut my dose down, and i suffered withdrawal symptoms for about 2 weeks. If you have to cut back do it slowly

Answer 12

I have been taking TRAMADOL for almost 3 years and i'm not addicted. I have bad arithritis and this is the only thing that helps. Sometimes when I'm off of work I don't use it.