Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine. Never use tramadol in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Take tramadol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Tramadol pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail) How should I take tramadol? Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby. If you use tramadol during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks.Īsk a doctor before using tramadol if you are breastfeeding. Problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid To make sure tramadol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: Your seizure risk may be higher if you have ever had:Ī head injury, epilepsy or other seizure disorder Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.ĭo not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Tramadol should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. If you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine). If you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic medications or You should not take tramadol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:Ī stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus) Taking tramadol during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.įatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old. Tramadol should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old, or anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it. MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Tramadol can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. You should not take tramadol if you have severe breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic medication, or an MAO inhibitor (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others). Tramadol should not be used if you are suicidal or prone to addiction. Seizure risk is also higher in those with a seizure disorder or those taking certain antidepressants or opioid medications. Your risk of seizures is higher if you are taking higher doses than recommended. Seizures have been reported in patients taking tramadol. This form of tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. The extended-release form of tramadol is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Tramadol is a synthetic opioid and acts in the brain and spine (central nervous system) to reduce the amount of pain you feel. Tramadol is a strong pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain that is not being relieved by other types of pain medicines. Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Brand names: ConZip, Qdolo, Ultram, Ultram ERĭrug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics)
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