What Tramadol Treats

Tramadol is a man-made pain reliever. The way it works is not completely known, but it acts in a similar manner to morphine. Like morphine, Tramadol binds to receptors in the brain (opioid receptors) that transmit the sensation of pain throughout the body to the brain. It is used in the management of moderate to severe pain.

Tramadol is an analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Similar to codeine, it is used in most cases of Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is a type of pain in one or more nerves without pain receptor cells being stimulated. There are several different types of Neuralgia. Tramadol is used to help relieve the pain and discomfort from this disorder as well as other problems that cause pain.

Tramadol is also effective for treating disorders such as depression, anxiety and types of phobias because of the way it functions on noradrenergic serotonergic systems. Although the drug suggests its use, doctors and health professionals do not necessarily endorse the drug for those symptoms unless it is a last resort treatment as other treatments have failed. Health professionals also require that it be used under the supervision of a psychiatrist.

Forms of Tramadol

Extended-release tablets are the most common form, used for moderate to severe chronic pain in adults who require continuous treatment for an extended period. This way the patient only has to take one pill a day rather than having to take multiple pills throughout their use of the medication. It may also be given post-surgery to relieve pain until the healing process has finished.

Other catalyst of Tramadol include:

• Regular capsules
• Tablets (low-residue, extended release, chewable, regular)
• Suppositories
• Effervescent powders and tablets
• Ampoules of sterile solution for SC, IM and IV injection
• Preservative-free solution for injections by way of spinal route (epidural, intrathecal, caudal and more)
• Powders for compounding
• Liquids with and without alcohol for oral and sub-lingual administration available in regular phials and bottles, dropper bottles, bottles with a pump similar to those used with liquid soap and phials with droppers built into the cap
• Tablets and capsules containing acetaminophen, aspirin and other agents

Tramadol Dependency

Tramadol is a highly dependent drug. Often, Tramadol abuse addictions happen accidentally by patients unknowingly abusing their prescribed medication. When taken for a prolonged amount of time, little as three months, the body becomes used to the amount of drugs administered. When this happens, the user has to take more to receive the initial effects. This is a dangerous thing to do because when a user does not take the medication, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms will occur. When taking this drug, the patient needs to do exactly as the doctor says to stay clear of addiction. It is important to talk to your doctor before getting off Tramadol to ensure that withdrawal symptoms do not occur.

Tramadol Facts

Tramadol is in a group of drugs called opiate agonists. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain by changing the way the body senses pain. Tramadol can either be taken as a normal tablet or an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to be taken through the mouth. The regular tablet can be taken with or without food every four to six hours or as needed. The extended-release tablet should only be taken once a day around the same time every day.

When using extended-release the patient either needs to always take it with food or always take it without food. The extended-release tablets should only be taken whole. It is dangerous to split, chew, crush, snort or inject the dissolved form of the tablet. It is important to only take the medication as the doctor prescribes because it is a highly dependent drug.

Tramadol Addiction Help

If you or a loved one is addicted to Tramadol, it is important to seek help. Tramadol is a highly dependent drug that can damage the body both physically and psychologically. Once addicted, the effects are devastating.