painkillers
2007-03-02 00:06:01 · 18 answers · asked by LOUISE W 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It's supposed to be quite a potent painkiller (prescription only) but unfortunately, 50mg of Tram AND 1000mg of paracetamol taken together (under medical supervision I might add!) make very little difference to my arthritis, and don't even make me even slightly sleepy or tired, yet according to some people it's about the most powerful pain killer before you start on morphine and co!
2007-03-02 00:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol (aka Ultram) is a atypical opiod analgesic that binds to the Mu-Opioid receptors of the central nervous system (CNS), therefore producing opioid like effects. It is not a very strong medication (about 10% as strong as morphine) and is currently not a controlled substance in the US. it is used to treat mild to moderate pain and is considered to have a low potential for abuse which is why many physicians prefer to prescribe it over other typical opiates. I have taken it before but it kind of made me sick. Regular opiates do not have that effect on me. Patients at risk for seziure are also advised not to take this medication since it lowers the seziure threshold.
That's the general info - if you want more detailed info check out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol
Hope that helps!
2007-03-02 03:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by truedashboardfan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alternative method of getting rid of pain (75% success rate)
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-03-04 11:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prescription only painkiller, used for more severe pain where the more standard (over the counter) painkillers are not effective. Can somtimes make people feel a bit "woozy".
2007-03-02 00:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by JayJay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an analgesic(painkiller) which acts on opiate receptors in the C.N.S.(Central Nervous System) to opiate like analgesia.It has anti-tussive effects. No drug dependence or tolerence occurs.
It is recommended in severe acute & chronic pain.
Dose is 50-100mg 2to3 times daily.Max:400mg total Daily dose.
Do not take it with any alcoholic beverage or drink.
common Side-effects are sweating,nausea,vomiting.
2007-03-02 00:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol (Zydol) is a painkiller. Used for moderate to severe pain, of any cause
2007-03-02 00:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is a relatively strong pain killer for mild to moderate pain. Be aware when taking any form of pain killers though e.g. paracetamol, codeine, tramadol as all of them can cause constipation.
2007-03-02 08:58:17 · answer #7 · answered by mc_H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a painkiller & if you've been prescribed it then stick with it through any initial side-effects you may have (dizziness,nausea,headaches) as they will pass leaving you with a very effective painkiller.
2007-03-02 01:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by munki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trimodal is a really strong pain killer I use it for server back pain. if you have never took it before then you might have some side effects like hot flushes feeling sick floating as in a high and in the morning after getting up out of bed you might feel dizzy and sick.
2007-03-04 02:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by iceman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an opiate and is a pain killer.
I was on it briefly but could not handle it - it made me loose concentration and I was frightened to drive.
If you want an alternative try either Gabapentin or Pregabelin.
I have taken both - I have chronic lower back pain.
2007-03-02 02:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋