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Brand names - Ultram.
Medication type - Analgesic.
Common side effects - Dizziness, vertigo,
headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation.
Rare side effects - Weakness, lack of energy,
anxiety, confusion, euphoria, nervousness, insomnia, visual disturbances,
stomach upset, dry mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite,
gas, meno-pausal symptoms, sweating, muscle spasm, rash
Serious side effects - Blurred vision,
difficulty urinating, frequent urge to urinate, blisters under the
skin, change in walking balance, dizziness or lightheadedness when
getting up, fainting, fast heartbeat, memory loss, hallucinations,
shortness of breath. Also numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness
in hands or feet; redness, swelling, and itching of skin; trembling
and shaking of hands or feet; trouble performing routine tasks.
Call your doctor immediately
Uses - To help manage moderate to somewhat
severe pain.
Other notes - Do not consume alcohol
while taking this medication since it may compound the drugs sedative
effect on the central nervous system. Tramadol has caused birth
defects and other problems in animals. Human studies have not been
done. Tramadol passes into breast milk; avoid or discontinue use
while nursing. Before undergoing any kind of surgery, including
dental surgery, be sure your doctor or dentist knows that you are
taking tramadol.
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