Summary: Tramadol is a drug used for pain relief. It can be bought from nearby shops. It can also be bought through websites that cater to this service. However they should be taken carefully.
Tramadol is commonly known by the brand name Ultram. It is mainly used in treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is also used for treating fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome.
It is an opioid synthetic analgesic drug. The drug is well known for providing pain relief to patients. It helps in releasing serotonin and inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine. Tramadol changes the way our body senses pain. Hence it helps in providing relief from pain.
The drug can be administered orally in the form of pills or intravenously. It is prescribed by doctors as 50mg, 100mg, 200mg or 00 mg pills depending on the condition of your illness and your basic health. When taken in the form of pills it should not split or crushed. Tramadol is considered to wok like morphine especially if injected into the body. Tramadol enhances immunity functioning of the body.
Tramadol can be addictive if not used properly. You may develop a dependency toward this drug if used for a long term. As it is habit forming, take only the dosage of the medication prescribed to you by the healthcare professional. An overdose can lead to severe complications. There are severe withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop taking the drug all of a sudden. Hence it is best to slowly reduce the dosage and stop the drug usage once you are cured of your illness.
Also there are some medications which should not be taken along with this drug. For example, if any monoamine oxidase inhibitor is combined with this drug, it may lead to seizures and other side effects. Carbamazepine medication reduces the effect of Tramadol. Alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers etc should be avoided. Clubbing this medication with some particular dugs can prove fatal. Hence, it is best to inform the doctor your current medication before taking Tramadol.
The common side effects include nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, constipation, sweating, itching, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, fatigue etc. pregnant women should avoid taking this drug.Tramadol is a prescriptive drug in the U.S. It can be bought from medical shops at your locality. It can also be ordered through various websites that sell drugs. It is commonly sold as 50 mg pills in shops. You may buy the drug in either ways.
Tramadol helps to reduce pain. Hence you may take the drug for pain relief. However, it is better to consult the doctor and discuss your medical condition with him/her before going for the drug.