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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

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Tramadol may help OA patients get a better night's sleep

October 02, 2008
Patients who sleep poorly because of osteoarthritis pain may be helped by Tramadol, new research suggests. Results from two studies found that patients who took Tramadol experienced less pain and better sleep compared than those who took a placebo. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Quitting Opioids “Cold Turkey” Increases Pain Sensitivity
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

We've known for a long time that if you're going to stop taking opioids, it's usually best to taper... Read more »

Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
...preexisting kidney disease, although it is still the drug of choice for people with impaired kidney function.Tramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
...dexamethasone.    Opioids such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl.  Tramadol, a narcotic-like opiate agonist. Since fibromyalgia is not a true inflammation,... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Medications
...severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)Glucosamine and chondroitin... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Medications
...addictive, however, and should therefore be used only on a short-term basis.Opioids and Potent SedativesTramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
...anticonvulsant gabapentin. Constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth are common side effects of opioids.Tramadol. Tramadol (Ultram) is a pain reliever that has been used as an alternative to... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to relieve moderate pain. It is similar to narcotic pain medications. It... Read more »

Mcn06500_90577_5

This product is used to treat moderate short-term pain (5 days or fewer). It contains 2... Read more »

Mcn06500_90577_5

This product is used to treat moderate short-term pain (5 days or fewer). It contains 2... Read more »

Mcn06591_110388_5

This medication is used to relieve moderate pain. It is similar to narcotic pain medications. It... Read more »

Mcn06591_110388_5

This medication is used to relieve moderate pain. It is similar to narcotic pain medications. It... Read more »

Related News

Clinical trial: Celebrex versus Ultram in patients with lower back pain
October 02, 2008

This is a study to investigate whether Celebrex is as effective as tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) in patients with lower back pain. This national... Read summary »

Q&A: Effexor, Lexapro and headache medicine don't mix
October 02, 2008

Pharmacists Joe and Terry Graedon answer a reader's question about why a pharmacist refused to refill prescriptions for tramadol (a headache... Read summary »

Serotonin poisoning from Effexor, other meds often overlooked
October 02, 2008

A potentially lethal form of drug poisoning called serotonin syndrome is often overlooked, a reporter has found. She talks to experts about the... Read summary »

Clinical trial: New combo painkiller for low back pain
September 04, 2008

This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new combination painkiller called Acetram Contramid (acetaminophen + Tramadol) to a... Read summary »

Once-daily Ultram formula available for treating chronic pain
October 02, 2008

Patients who take Ultram (tramadol) several times a day to manage chronic pain now have the option of an extended-release form of the drug. The new... Read summary »