Stop taking Tramadol?

Question

I have been taking Tramadol for about 2 years now, It was prescribed for some slipped discs and muscle spasms. I am prescriped 150mg 3 times per day, so I take 3 50mg pills at a time. I have ran out before and not had a refill left and my doctors office was closed, after about 3-4 hours of a missed dose I had the worst feelings I have ever felt-sweating, anxiety, sleeplessness, it felt like my skin was crawling and I had uncontrolable yawning which every time I did I felt tingleing all over my body, I was willing to do anything to get a pill. I have taken other pain releivers as well and came off them very easily, this is by far the most memorable experience ive ever had, and I was told it wasnt addictive.This is a very higly addictive non-narcotic pain reilever, I want to come off of it but never, ever, want to feel like that again. What can I do??? I am at the point now, it doesnt releive pain anymore, I need it just to feel normal. Please help.

Answer 1

You're withdrawing...

talk to your doctor if you want get off the tramadol. they'll probably consider methadone.

Answer 2

yeah, they really blew it on tramadol. they thought it had a low chance of addiction, but it just isn't the case

if you need it to feel normal, then you need methadone (rehab)

Answer 3

I have the same problem with Codeine based painkillers that I take for back pain every day.  Tramadol has a synthetic drug which is the same as Codeine and works by increasing endorphines in the brain to block pain and make you feel better.  Its that which makes you feel c**p when you dont take them.  You can either stop altogether but you'll feel rough for about a week or you can wean yourself of gradually reducing the tablets every day which is what doctors recommend x*x

Answer 4

I had a doctor give me the same thing, and I hated it! I have alot of female problems and alot of pain and my doctor wont give me a narcotic but he'll give me a **** load of tramadol. Its so stupid cause thats one of the most addictive drugs out there. I would get this great high from it but when I didnt take it I felt so awful! I wont take it anymore cause it not even that good of a pain killer and the side effects are worse. Maybe try going to a new doctor and see if they can give you something else. Good luck and I hope you feel better..

Answer 5

Already discontinued it ? Pl.switch over to a combination preparation which containsTramadol & Paracetamol (Ultramol) one tab three to four times a day & slowly replace Ultramol with plain Paracetamol-650 three to four times a day.You can continue the drug for prolong time with wonderful results with least complications.

The best thing is to go for a Laminectomy (Disc surgery). Consult a Ortho / Neuro surgeon who does it regularly.

Answer 6

Dear Seth,

You were suffering typical withdrawal symptoms, but I guess you didn't need me to tell you that.  If you get to that stage again, the best thing to do is go to an emergency dept and tell them exactly what happpened.  They can give you some tramadol to tide you over.  Unfortunately, even though tramadol was marketed as a non-addictive pain killer, the drug companies has failed miserably.  It still has 30% opioid (morphine) activity, so it can still be addictive.  The other side effect is nausea and vomiting.  The best way to come off these tablets is to slowly wean yourself off them.  You will need to consult with your doctor regarding that.  Take care!