If you are taking Tramadol or may be about to take Tramadol, then it would do you good to read up on some information about Tramadol. Tramadol is a type of drug prescribed for those experiencing moderate to moderately severe pain. It is not a controlled substance as defined by law and therefore can be obtained by simple prescription. Some countries even allow Tramadol to be sold over-the-counter. Tramadol is available in tablet forms as well as injectables. A German company called Grünenthal GmbH introduced Tramadol in the 1970s under the trade name Tramal.

The Tramadol tablets that are sold in the market today come in two forms: the regular Tramadol tablet and the extended-release or long-acting tablet. The extended-release tablet is prescribed for those that are in need of pain alleviation around-the-clock. They are normally taken once a day whereas the regular tablet is taken every four to six hours. Both tablets can be taken even without eating food but it has been advised that one should take the extended-release tablet at about the same time of the day everyday and either always with food or always without food. Avoid taking Tramadol in excess of what is prescribed as this may cause severe adverse reactions, may be even death. Take the Tramadol only as prescribed following the precise dosage and only in the precise way. When taking Tramadol orally, swallow the whole tablet. Avoid crushing the tablet, chewing it or spitting it. Do not crush it and snort it or use the diluted tablet as an injectable. Serious side effects may result if you do not follow the proper intake of Tramadol.

Much debate surround whether Tramadol is addictive or not. But if you find yourself wanting to take more Tramadol or to take it more often, then consult your doctor immediately. Avoid immediately stopping to take Tramadol. Consult your doctor first as immediate stoppage of Tramadol may cause you ; sweating, sneezing, cough, nervousness; panic; runny nose difficulty staying asleep or falling asleep or, numbness, burning, pain, tingling sensation; nausea; chills; diarrhea; uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body; or, in some cases, even hallucinations where you see things or persons that are not there.

Before you start your medication of Tramadol, be sure to inform your physician of any allergies that you have with any medicine and also any medicine, food supplement, vitamins, or herbal products that you are currently taking so as to avoid any adverse reactions. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants or tranquilizers, sleeping pills, sedatives, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), muscle relaxants, medicine for seizures, anxiety, pain, nausea, mental disorders as well as any antifungal medications. Remember that Tramadol can cause you to feel dizziness, fainting and lightheadedness. Avoid driving or operating any machinery when you are under medication of Tramadol. You should call the poison control if you overdosed with Tramadol or call 911 if someone you know overdosed on Tramadol and stopped breathing or collapsed.

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