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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Tramadol Interactions

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 medicine) and an antidepressant. The Graedons explain that the drug interaction may have resulted in serotonin syndrome, which can cause serious physical effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...possibilities and predispositions for side effects, drug interactions, and drug costs.  After... Read more »

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New Prescription Allergy Medicine: Xyzal
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

Allergy medicines fall into a couple of groups: first-generation antihistamines, which are mostly... Read more »

Health Guide

Headaches: Tension: Medications
...temporary weight gain or loss, and sexual dysfunction. Death from overdose is extremely rare. Serious interactions can occur with other antidepressants, such as tricyclics and, of particular note,... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications
...of pregnancy and the development of cleft lip in newborns.In rare cases, overdoses have been fatal.Interactions. Benzodiazepines are potentially dangerous when used in combination with alcohol.... Read more »
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 »
Osteoarthritis: Medications
...severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)Glucosamine and chondroitin... 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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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... 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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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »

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

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

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