Uses of Ultram

Ultram is a pain reliever. It is formulated to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic medical conditions, such as cancer or joint pain. Ultram does this by dulling the brains perception of pain. It also weakens pain signals that pass from one nerve to the next.

Ultram comes in oral tablet form. It is taken every 4 to 6 hours unless otherwise prescribed It can be taken with or without food. Follow your prescription carefully as the drug can be habit-forming.

Safety Guidelines & Possible Side Effects

If you have kidney or liver disease or a history of substance addition then you need to tell your doctor before proceeding to take Ultram. Ultram, after all, is also habit-forming. Your history may not allow you to take Ultram. If you are allowed, however, you will be subjected to regular monitoring. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. The drug’s effects on either the unborn child or the nursing baby are not yet determined. Those who are 75 years or older are more prone to Ultram side effects and can only take up to 300 mg daily. Ultram is not for children younger than 16.

Ultram is fairly tolerable but there are still side effects that have been reported. These include blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting and upset stomach. Report them if they persist or worsen. Other more serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention include allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, seizures, palpitations, liver failure, hepatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis and migraine.

Missed Dose

Do not double dose to make up for a missed one. Take your missed dose of Ultram if you remember it hours before your next scheduled dose. If your next dose is nearly due, skip the missed dose.

Drug Storage

Store Ultra in a tight container at room temperature.

Overdose

Overdose symptoms include breathing difficulty, seizures and weak breathing. Call emergency medical services at once.

Other Information

Do not mix Ultram with alcohol, sleeping pills, sedatives, antihistamines and tranquilizers The feelings of dizziness and drwosiness can progress to liver problems and decrease in breathing.