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Ultram Medication

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 formula, Ultram ER, is a once-a-day alternative to the drug's immediate-release formula that must be taken every 4 to 6 hours to control chronic pain. Read more »

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Medications

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

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

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...increases when this medication is used with certain other drugs (see Drug Interactions section).... Read more »

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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »

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...your doctor. If you have nausea, you may take this drug with food. Consult your doctor or... Read more »

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked for further data on a once-daily formula of Ultram before it will approve the new dosage.... Read summary »

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