My insurance denied me Ultram extended release tabs. I had just started to take them and they seemed to work. Now I'm on generic that I have to take every 6 hours as needed for pain. For some reason this isn't working. So, my question is, Is Ultram a drug for chronic pain? I want to challenge my insurance if it is.
Q: Is ultram a cronic pain drug?
Answers (3)
7/ 5/08 12:30pm
Yes Ultram is a drug that treats chronic pain. It does this by interacting with nerves in the brain that control pain. I suppose its possible that you very quickly built up some tolerance to the drug (?) or that there is some difference between extended release form and the generic. Whatever the case it's your doctors job is to find you the right medication for your pain. Tell him exactly what's going on - how much you are taking and when and what your symptoms are. Some more on Ultram is below.
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/find-drug-25432-25.html
Good luck!
10/ 1/08 10:51am
Yes and No. Ultram (tramadol hydrocloride), is generally prescribed in 50mg tablets for moderate to severe pain, and for a relatively short period of time, due to the possiblity of abuse. Upon ingestion, the medication generally takes 30 min to an hour to begin working, and can be felt up to four hours after being taken. Ultram ER is different, it is prescribed in 100,200 or 300mg tablets and is obviously an Extended Release medication. It is generally suggested that one tablet every 24 hours is sufficient. I myself have had great success with this, and the ER version is not prone to abuse, due to the fact that it is so slowly released into the system. PS- unlike Ultram 50mg which has a generic Tramadol 50mg, Ultram ER is name brand only, and is expensive, with a quantity of 30 pills, costing up to $85, without a co-pay. So make the best choice for yourself. Good luck.
4/21/09 8:31pm
I have been taking ultram for nine years in conjuction with other drugs to control pain. It is also called tramadol. Perhaps you need to speak with a pain management physician, if you haven't done so. Catgranny
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