Product Description

Ultram Use

Ultram is a prescription medication intended for people who have moderate to moderately severe chronic pain.

How Ultram works

Ultram helps relieve pain in two ways: First Ultram acts directly on parts of the brain and spinal cord to reduce pain. Secondly, it reduces the size of pain signals that travel from one nerve cell to another.

How to take Ultram

Ultram comes in 25 mg and 50 mg tablets. Only your doctor can determine how much Ultram you should take. DO NOT take more than 400 mg of Ultram per day. Also, DO NOT take more than 2 tablets in a 4-hour period. Taking more Ultram than prescribe can increase your risk of seizure.

Ultram precautions

DO NOT take Ultram with alcohol. Taking Ultram with alcohol can lead to dangerous breathing and/or liver problems. Ultram may impair your judgment. Therefore, use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Seizures have been reported in some patients taking Ultram. The risk of seizures is increased with doses higher than the recommended range. DO NOT take Ultram if you:

Are currently taking MAO inhibitors or neuroleptics.
Have a history of seizures.
Have a history of drug or alcohol dependency.
Are allergic to any medicine containing opioid such as Tylenol or Codeine.
Suffer from head trauma, metabolic disorders, alcohol withdrawal, or CNS infections.

What to tell your doctor

Before using Ultram, tell your doctor if you're are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. The safety of Ultram during pregnancy has not been established. Also, make sure your doctor knows about all the nonprescription and prescription medications you are using, especially if you are taking any of the following:

Tranquilizers
Sleeping pills
Antidepressants
Opioid pain medications (Tylenol, Codeine, etc.)

Ultram side effects

If you experience an allergic reaction or a seizure while taking Ultram discontinue use and seek medical attention immediately. In clinical trials the most frequently reported side effects experienced with Ultram were:

Constipation
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Somnolence
Vomiting