How can I tamper off safely from the use of tramadol. 50 mgs?

Question

That is 50 mgs. three times daily.

Answer 1

50mg a day? That's not a whole lot. I think the smallest pills in production are 50's.

Maybe try taking one every other day, or even instead of taking 50mg a day, take 50mg every 26 hours - then 30 - then 35... The time of day you take the pill will get later every day, but it'll be gradual.

You have to be careful with getting off Tramadol not only to avoid opiate WD's, but also because it is has a slight ability to limit synaptic reuptake of serotonin (kinda like a an SSRI antidepressant). This could lead to depression/suicidal thoughts during tapering off.

Be careful and maybe see what a nurse or doc has to say. Just call a hospital triage center and see if they can direct your call to someone who can help.

If you are taking more than 50mg a day, then slooowly reduce your dose day by day (week by week?). ex. Take one fewer pills in a 24hr period for a week or so - then reduce by one more.

If this stuff isn't prescribed for you, face-to-face access to a doc will be more difficult. (Duh.) Just go slow and try to keep a supply on hand to counter WD's or depression. Don't be afraid to call a chemical dependence specialist for advice (if things have gone that far).

Tramadol isn't your average opioid (serotonin activity), countering WD's with Hydrocodone or Codeine won't help with the depression if you are taking a lot of it (~200-300mg a day).

Good luck, and remember, call someone who can give you a more solid answer if you are at all concerned. (My expertise is limited and shouldn't be a substitute for that of a doc.)