2007-02-19 03:05:24 · 5 answers · asked by HDog 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
def not . if u were starting to withdraw it would take the edge off your rattle, think the only things that would do that would be naltrexone and subutex if u r not in withdrawel when u take your 1st dose,x
2007-02-19 05:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by england 4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will depend on the dose and how long tramadol has been taken. It will also depend on the person taking it, and what other drugs are being used.
Tramadol is an opiate, but not as strong as some of the others (eg morphine, pethidine, heroin). It has some effects on the re-uptake of neurotramsmitters (such as serotonin), unlike 'typical' opiates. It does have some addictive potential, but dependency is probably less than with some of the other opiates.
If tramadol has only been taken for a short period of time, for example whilst recovering from an operation or injury, (ie for a couple of weeks only), it would be reasonable to stop it. If over a longer time, I suggest halving the dose for two or three days, halving again for two or three days then stopping. There may be some side effects from this, as with lessening the opiate intake in any opiate-dependent person.
Hope whoever it is has success in coming off tramadol (and other drugs as well)! It would be worth while the person concerned seeking support and advice from a drugs counsellor.
2007-02-19 10:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by whackyfunckylady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short - YES! Tramadol can drastically help you cope with withdrawal symptoms produced by opiate addiction. But the chances of getting addicted to this drug outweigh the short term solution to treat withdrawal symptoms. I've taken this drug and will be first to admit - it's addicting. You must take it under medical supervision and follow the correct dosage times/amounts.
2016-05-24 08:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is a weak agonist for the opiod receptor, not an antagonist. I think you are thinking of a medicine called stadol which has antagonist properties and can precipitate withdrawal.
2007-02-19 05:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lawrence T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should gradually withdraw from Tramadol or you may experience withdrawl symptoms. go to www.drug.com for more information.
2007-02-19 03:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by Andi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been reported to cause withdrawal symptoms in people who take opioid medications on a chronic basis.
2007-02-19 13:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by rwill54287 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well , i take it as pain killer so what it would do to an opiate addict is not clear .
2007-02-19 03:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by katrinasfather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋