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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
Can Ultram cause or worsen symptoms of GERD?
Ultram is a centrally acting pain relief medication that is commonly taken for chronic pain conditions, specifically back pain and arthritis. Ultram has many adverse effects, including gastrointestinal side effects of nausea, vomiting and constipation. These occur in 5-15% of patients taking Ultram. The effects are due to Ultram's decrease in gastrointestinal motility, slowing down peristalsis. There is no effect of Ultram on the lower esophageal s...
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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
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Medications
This medication is used to relieve moderate pain. It is similar to narcotic pain medications. It... Read more »
...TRAMADOL - ORAL Pronounced: (TRAH-muh-dall) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, constipation,... Read more »
...control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison... Read more »
...response to treatment. To reduce the risk of side effects, your doctor may tell you to gradually... Read more »
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