Tramadol is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Tramadol acts on the brain and spinal cord to reduce the amount of pain you experience.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Common side effects include:
Very rarely, a condition known as serotonin syndrome may happen when tramadol is taken with certain medications such as those used in treating depression. This can cause serious health problems that may sometimes be life-threatening. Consult a doctor immediately if you feel unusually unsettled, or experience hallucinations, muscle stiffness, very bad diarrhea or headaches.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on September 2021
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