My friend takes this drug called tramadol. He has seizures and he says he takes it because of them. But to me it seems like he might be addicted to them. Can anyone tell me what this medicene is used for and if they are dangerous or addicting or if they know of anyone who takes them how it affects them? My friend acts weird on them I am worried about him.
2007-08-17 10:41:37 · 6 answers · asked by The Bohemian 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Is Tramadol a controlled substance or narcotic???
2007-08-17 10:58:58 · update #1
check this site out
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d03826a1
has some interesting info on this drug
no tramadol is not a control substance
a control substance is : percocet, ativan, valuim, darvocet, lorcet, and oxycontin to mention some
tramadol is a pain reliever like tylenol, but you need a prescription for it, but it does not have any narcotics in like oxycodone or hydrocodone
2007-08-17 10:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by saraann24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is a pain reliever in a class of medications called opiate agonists which includes morphine,codeine,etc.It is a synthetic drug and its exact mechanism of action is similar to morphine. However, unlike most other opioids, Tramadol is not considered a controlled substance in many countries (U.S. and Canada, among others) available with a normal prescription and in fact Tramadol is available over-the-counter without prescription in a few countries.
As I can see it, your friend is using it for recreational purposes.It is indeed an addictive drug and can be a habit-forming.It could definitely make a person to act weirdly.
It can result to many side effects and seizures is one of them. So what he told you that he is taking it for his seizures seem to be a lie. The fact is it is avoided to someone who got any history of seizures.
Just be aware though that if he is using it for quite some time stopping it suddenly will result to withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness; panic; sweating; difficulty falling asleep , sneezing, or cough; numbness, pain, nausea; uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body; diarrhea; etc. so the dose needs to be gradually decreased and should not be stopped abruptly.
2007-08-17 18:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol is the generic name for Ultram. It is not a controlled substance or a narcotic. But it is used for pain control.
2007-08-18 03:47:31 · answer #3 · answered by jill48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tramadol can have dependency effect on patients that has a long term usage and they are contraindicated in patients with epilepsy. caution your friend and watch him very carefully for overusage talk him into using the less or not at all. Also have him go to the doctor to have a checkup, to much of this drug can cause bowel obstruction, ans respiratory depression.
2007-08-17 19:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by karmalkarma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just had that same drug prescribed for a toothache I had. It was to help with the pain. I work for a drug addiction center so let me tell you that any controlled med can become addictive if a person allows themself to become dependent on it. Maybe you should talk with your friend a little more and see what you can pull out of him about his taking them and if he could stop at anytime.
2007-08-17 17:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jazzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend has siezures. Your friend has seen a doctor who prescribed medication for your friend.
It is okay to worry about your friend. I am sure you would rather have your friend on medication than to have your friend act normal but have terrible siezures.
Good luck and may God bless you.
P.S. Google Tramadol or go to WebMD.com and ask about Tramadol.
2007-08-17 18:19:51 · answer #6 · answered by kathleen m 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋