Tramadol
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- Tramadol treats acute or chronic pain and works on the same opioid receptors as hydrocodone, oxycodone and Fentanyl. Additionally Tramadol boasts some of the same activities as the SSRI class of antidepressants including Celexa, Lexapro, Zoloft and Paxil.
Initially authorities ignored the potential for abuse and addiction associated with the drug. It seems less toxic when administered as an intramuscular injection than when taken as a pill. The body metabolizes these forms quite differently. Originally not listed as a controlled substance, Tramadol was upgraded to a Schedule IV drug in 2014.
Worldwide Tramadol appears to be a major cause of abuse. Widespread addiction exists throughout Africa and the Middle East. Side effects of the drug not only include those customarily associated with opioids, but additionally it may lead to problems associated with the SSRIs.
Both an immediate and extended release form are available. The immediate release form is reasonably priced while the cost for the longer acting form varies between $125 and $270 a month for the generic version.
Legalize drugs for adults who want them. The paternal behavior of doctors is annoying.
Amen
ditto ( squared )
Absolutely
Its only thing that can help society about safer supply take alot of the money away from gangs and hope less violence or keep fighting drug ban try it for 5 years cause it always got worse wen a drug baned like spice canibionoids in shop was OK then banned next batch people droping from few pulls 50 times stronger worse problem than we banned
He passed away at age 73, on March 11, 2022.
Miracle for disc pain and neuropathy as well as depression. It should be free to those in pain and severely depressed people.
It cured my depression at a low dose. By accident as I take it for pain originally. Got to keep the dose low though to avoid problems
@@johnnydiamondsmusic1673it “cured” you huh? stop taking it and well see… i went trough hellish withdrawals
I have bi-lateral lumbar stenosis, two herniated discs, etc, and only tramadol works for me. Five years using this and no side effects. God bless the person who developed this life saving medication.
Psychiatra, u którego byłem na wizycie powiedział mi: "odstaw to gówno bo to trzepie mózg jak heroina" Odstawiłem, chociaż ciężko było... 😢
What amazes me most about this man is not his knowledge, but that he is expresses it in such a succinct yet thorough way ALL IN A SINGLE TAKE.
Amazing. RIP.
I agree, he was amazing, his depth and breadth of knowledge, such an interesting and curious mind, I was so sorry to hear he is no longer on earth. Love his videos and watch them again and again.
Tramadol is the Worst pain killer I ever had. Low dose hydrocodone is Great for pain. If your on a 10 then you and r need to talk.all those SSRI + is Hurting people's liver enzyme but my choice is Norco 5 and you and doctor talk about going up........DONT BE CONTROLLED
That intro brought me back to the 80s
a great thowback to a cheesier time
Eighties was much better than today.
So true. Ha.
BEST info on TH-cam on the subject. Thank you doc.
Gave me terrible depression after quitting several days use in a row. Definitely affects mental clarity and is still addictive.
This has been an eye opener, time to stop and start a schedule. Been using this for 8 years for my spine pathology......
And here in Europe it costs nothing...
been taking 50mg 1-2xday for several years without side effects, no tolerance issue. no unnecessary euphoria for chronic back pain and osteoarthritis. it has been a blessing! however, i feel as if i am being 'scrutinized' whenever i go to the pharmacy. sad state of affairs.
I strongly relate to what you say. Since this medication has become a controlled substance, and with e overreactions on the part of the doctors, it’s gotten month by month, and the dosage was cut down, even though I have a serious pain condition.
Richard Skipper
Wrong Richard
I felt like shit
Had severe depression
Only tramadol helped
I don’t believe getting off them is worse than depression I went through
I do control them though
Stick to max 50 mg when I take it
3-4 days a week
@@mickhal1681 tramadol aka scamadol is a shit medication that works slightly less than a placebo. I have osteoarthritis in my cervical as well as occipital neuralgia & tramadol does literally nothing for me. As in ZERO relief!
Lynda Pierson Same for me, it has helped my fibromialgia pain for years. Without it, it's difficult to get out of bed and get things done.
Bryan G
Relief I’m not sure
But for depression and mental issues
It works great
Yeah, when you try getting off it you’ll have terrible headaches, stomach aches, muscle aches, changes in blood pressure and insomnia.
aswell as severe diarrhea
@vladimirbaeza5245tramadol is actually a weak opioid and an snri so it’s as bad as ssri’s withdrawals
I took it for 2 years "ilegally" for depression..The withdrawals coming off were HELL..don't underestimate what you will have to go through.
What were you feeling?
Kevin Lenyatsa you feel intense flu aches and pains ; restless legs ; sickness and diarrhea it’s one of the worst things to withdraw from , I went from 15-20 50ml capsules a day to now , 3 a day and I’ve literally been to hell and back 😔
You're exactly right Michael Steven it's a horrible as well synethic opioids
@@trishsmithdebrett4447 The use of this drug should never exceed 300 mg/day. You were taking 750-1.000mg per day. No wonder you had severe withdrawals.
Had to edit that - too many zeros. Still, too high a dose.
It has benefits to my anxiety and depression without altering anything mentally along with a low dose of clonazepam. I feel it gets too stigmatized. I also have chronic pain and they used to have me on a million (no opioid) pills that was way worse for my liver and never help for over a year and a half of taking them along with invasive procedures, acupuncture, massages, physical therapy, etc. I’m still in horrid pain so I stopped taking all those pills for good, yet they won’t prescribe me the Tramadol which helps and makes me feel normal....
I found tramadol good for moderate pain in that it induced sufficient indifference to it. It did feel a little 'speedie' though and that was unpleasant. I would like to see a breakdown on tapentadol hydrochloride which has contention surrounding it as well.
Drug classroom does a good video about that
My withdrawal symptoms, for me, only include insomnia at nights and profuse sweating during the day, i mean it really helps with my depression and anxiety. I really dont see any concerning problems in using it besides the fast increase in tolerance.
Try wim hof method, and do regular ice baths.... trust me.... cold showers 3 times a day😉
Thank you doctor.... Tramadol... caused..massive heart palpitations...I"m...down to zero mg today....I want my life back...
Genius. Subscribed. You are my go-to doctor for knowledge of things medical!
Obviously I have no pain receptors for Tramadol has no analgesic effects for me, zilch! I'm envious of those of you who find relief in this placebo.
It all depends how well you convert it in the liver
Sir, you are an absolute genius
Very informative. Thankyou for making your videos. ❣✌ This drug was the only thing to stop severe teeth pain. Just sent you an email. Hope you can respond.
I fuckin love tramadol, I been takin it every day for a good 9 years or so & never had a problem.
Didn't you ever feel nervous, irritated, or have sleep problems?
Yeah junky
Back in 90s I took this drug for about 3 years for back and neck pain. As a side effect my temper grew very short, I was easily agitated. I stopped taking it and my normal temperament quickly returned and had no withdrawal symptoms. I guess I was very lucky. What should we take for chronic pain???
Dexketoprofen.
Cymbalta is excellent for pain. It’s an SNRI antidepressant. Start low 30 mg. It took my sciatic pain away immediately but I found it made me too tired but everyone is different. I do physio every 2nd day because I can’t tolerate meds. I can’t stay awake I don’t pay for physio. I went a few times to get the exercises I needed and now I just do them every day or second day
Had no problems with this drug either...it is great for depression and anxiety
I've been on it for 11 years. I can't get off 😔
Mee too
But i have anxiety and back pain
It changed everything but when tou dont get your daily dose
You suffer !
Yes , it is possible! G-D can help you if you ask Him . He will give you the strength. I have been off for 5 days .
I’m here if you have any questions, at your service .
Consider it as taking coffee daily
you need to wean off with other drugs.
like codeine, sleeping tablets, antidepressants , takes 1 to 2 weeks to get rid of the strong body withdrawals , then 1 to 6 months to get rid of the mental withdrawals.
I am off tramadol since 8 days now and I am trying to Live again without this shitty pill . and I will not prisoner of this drug any more
Wow, I wish I could get some of this relief I’m hearing from others. To me tramadol doesn’t even help a headache 🤕
I believe I don’t have that enzyme
I'm the same and agree with wat u said I wish I could get relief from it
Love this medicine!!!! The best painkiller and antidepressant on the planet or at least one of them !!!!
I've suffered with treatment resistant depression for 30 years.
Tried every antidepressant there is & nothing worked at all - even tried ECT and that didn't help.
The only thing that ever helped my severe depression is tramadol.
However since it became a controlled substance about 13 years ago I've been unable to get it prescribed.
I was only on a once a day 200mg time released tablet years ago and it was the only thing that ever lifted my crippling depression.
But since it became a controlled substance I can't get it prescribed.
I've been suffering with the treatment resistant depression ever since.
Tramadol is a good & safe medication & it's a shame it gets such a bad rap.
Imagine suffering with severe depression & being denied the only med that ever worked. It's a travesty because tramadol is effective for treatment resistant depression.
You're totally correct with your comment because it does help with depression.
I don't do drugs or even smoke marijuana yet I can't get the only med (tramadol) that even works for my depression.
No it's not some hardcore opiate as this Dr on here tries to make it out to be. Technically it's not even a narcotic.
You're very lucky that you're able to get it because major depression is debilitating.!!
Originally, I took this medicine back between somewhere between 2014 and 2016, for about six months, and when I realized I didn’t need it anymore I threw it away. I didn’t have any side effects. Started taking it in 2022 and I’ve tried to get off of it just to see how my back would do with the pain, and I have terrible side effects that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, if I had enemies! I don’t understand what the difference is, I think they messed around with the chemicals in the pills because I didn’t have this problem in the early 20s or mid 20s like I am now. That’s 2 50mgs three times a day. I’ve tried getting off the medicine several times, and I get very depressed, lethargic, and I have this weird brain zapping crap going on. I did not have that when I originally started taking the medicine many years ago.
I’ve been taking it for 15 yrs. other uptakers did not work. Dry mouth jitters. But with tramadol. I have a life.. they won’t prescribe it now. I’m 75. Do you really think it matters. Withdrawals could be dangerous for me. Filter who may not be good risks. It’s only thing that works for me. I’ve tried many.. almost dying once from Amatripaline .. reaction. Could not breathe . What do u suggest ..
Try kratom.
i wonder if this Doctor is taking any substance his seems abit out of it and very Talkative.
And pay attention to that jaw action...hmmmm
Horseshit! The least risky pain killer/ anti depressant of all....
This sadist is the type that refuses a dental patient another shot then the drill hits the nerve. The patient jumps up from his chair, knocks him out cold, and runs out the door. Karma runs over dogma.
REST IN PEACE DR HE HELPED A LOT OF PEOPLE
Can you suggest a better alternative for lower back pain ? I only use this drug as needed not regularly and rarely go above 150mg a day.
Tapentadol is good to replace tramadol if you need higher strength pain management, but before you ask for that, try going to get massages and physical therapy and stretching. Or you may try to take a tylenol with your tramadol and that will make it more effective, but only do so when your pain is worse, and then when your pain levels lower, then you must cut down on tramadol a little. Also do not listen to this quack alarmist skin Doc, he treats acne only, and is not qualified to treat pain or depression, so he is way out of his jurisdiction to be ranting and whining about this subject.
@@lovepeace8918 thanks for the information never heard of this drug you've mentioned, don't really need anything stronger than tramadol just worried about side effects but as you have said this guy probably isn't qualified. Ye I do find exercise and streaching to be very beneficial.
tramadol is anti depression drug, because it makes your mind lazy and relax so your mind skip to think the reality, you feel happy after using trama, because it stop your mind working abnormally according to normal people. I have take 300-400mg tramadol a day for nearly 2 years after my severe accident. but the pain still there but your mind doesn't feel just because of tramadol, am trying to completely stop tramadol now.
B G.. I tell you bro for lower back pain start doing planks if possible. ask physiotherapist. 150mg not gonna help, i was taking 400-500mg a day after breaking my lumber spinal in accident, pills were fine to start with but believe me do go physiotherapist, swim float in water, planks, some exercise a day if possible with your body conditions, you can thank me after 6 weeks. get rid of tramadol. it's playing with your mind not stopping your back pain, ask your GP celecoxib instead if you really want pill
@@BG-oj6zt Oi mate, I've found both tramadol and tapentadol usefull in their own ways. IMO, you should try a low-to-medium dose of Tapentadol, as I and many others have found it way better than Tramadol for medium-to-strong pain management. Not as many side effect from Tapentadol either, and usually it's cheaper as well.
How can we get rid of tramadol injection
Very good information nice one doc
I’m not asking you what you’re paying for the units, I was wondering what the cost difference was between the 4… Navien versus Lochinvar vs Bosch or Rinnia
BTW I never hear you mention Rinnia is that because it’s unavailable in your area? Or is it just the inferior product?
Hi doc my czn is the addicted of this medicine and he takes and sleep and sometime he became unconsious how he can stop or get red of this medicine
THANKS FOR THE INFO DOC YOU ROCK 👍
One of the first drugs that got me hooked on opioids. Withdrawals are bad. Just the same all around.
Doesn't tramadol get metabolized in the liver into o desmethyltramadol? i don't see why it would be more effective orally
I found that drug to be awful, could not slip, my legs hurting all night, my nerves very bad, I was depressed, It took the pain of my neck away but the side effects were horrible.
Tramadoı alladici ağri kəsicidi asilliq yaradir mən bu bəladan 15 ildi əziyyət çəkirəm
I have spinal stenosis and degenerative disc what medication would you suggest instead ?
I found Tramadol effective for acute pain but stopped taking it because it brought on panic attacks. I don't like it.
For how long were you taking it & how many at a time?
@@kevinlenyatsa3648 On and off for a year. It was a good pain killer for me. However the prescribed 60 mg caused the panic.
wellnowdoctor , hey doc.. you couldnt prescribe me a box..? my back is killing me here..
I wish I would have had this info sooner. Thank you for sharing now tho. I’m in day 6 of a tramadol withdrawal myself. It’s holy hell. I was on 600-800mg a day for three years because hey, it’s only tramadol right!? Pffft! I’m going to make it thru but I wish more people knew what the withdrawal was like. Please be cautious with these opioids folks. They are bad
T Shaw bad,lol,don’t ever try oxy,,freakin nitemere!!
Pat Trubia I wasn’t really trying to compete or anything but yeah thanks for the advice
That is a very big amount
I’m on 50 mg
For anxiety
Maybe you took for pain I don’t know
But tramadol is better than any drug for anxiety
Mick Hal yes I would think tramadol would be a much better drug for treatment of anxiety than for pain. It worked beautifully for keeping my mood nice and stable which I also had issues with but was taking it for pain. It never really helped with that anyway and before I Knew it I was addicted and didn’t want to give up the good “normal” feeling I got from it. I wish you the best and am happy that is working for you in that manner. I know finding a good anti anxiety medication that doesn’t drag you down can be tough and I’m glad you found something that’s working for you. Many blessings to you
T Shaw
Thank for the kind words
I have tried many including srris
Could not feel much relief
❗️but hey
I can tell you that Kratom will help your pain disappear
I’m amazed about people around me the relief their getting from it
Including withdraws
Maybe something you could try if your having issues
Good luck
Longest intro I’ve ever known was starting to think there was no video
ty for this research... subbed liked
It has to be said that, like codeine, it shows the so called "ceiling effect". It means that unlike pure opioid agonists, you can increase the dosage until a certain amount : past that amount, it won't work anymore. Its analgesic effects won't get any better, but the subject will only feel side effects. Thus, increasing its dosage overtime is completely useless and dangerous. This doesn't happen with its "stronger brother", Tapentadol, which is actually, since they are not pure opioids mu, kappa, delta, and sygma agonists, but Venlafaxine - derived meds. Venlafaxine is antidepressant. This is the reason why withdrawals are a real nightmare, even more than heroin, morphine, oxycodone and the likes. Tramadol and Tapentadol are basically modified Venlafaxine, able to act as an antidepressant and at the same time having a weak ability to bind on opioid receptors in our brain.
Thanks for your video, doc! Great job as always 👍🙏🏻
Cheers from Italy 🇮🇹
I absolutely love my tramadol within 30 mins of taking them I'm buzzing around high as a kite chain smoking doing housework etc
Yeah, why does it make you feel totally content doing mundane tasks like housework? When I'm on it, I can happily do mundane tasks for hours. It makes me feel happier like an anti depressant
@@gearoftones8585 all opiates cause a sense of contentment. But tramadol an a few other opiates give the user energy to actually do the tasks .
@@mp-uy9sv yeah, I actually work and perform better since being prescribed it 12 years ago. Mundane tasks don't bother me, I'm more motivated as well. I've achieved more in my last 12 years than ever before. I'm terrified to lose all of that.
For whatever reason, it's had a positive impact on my mental wellbeing. I don't drink alcohol at all but used to be a regular drinker in my 20s. About 3 nights a week I would drink quite a lot. Now I drink nothing at all and don't miss it one bit.
Why don't we get that feeling of contentment in our brains naturally? I can still feel down on Tramadol if something bad happens but there's no doubt I always feel like I can cope and never feel hopeless.
This drug is a trap.
@@gearoftones8585 It's because it is also a SNRI, which means it raises your serotonin(your happy neurotransmitter) and norepinephrine(your noradrenaline), which improves mood and it also upregulates your D2 and D3 dopamine receptors, which has been found to correlate with motivation and incidentally, LESS addiction towards foods or any addictive behaviours. In a way, low dose of tramadol plus your own genes if compatible, will result in tramadol being very beneficial to you in low doses for mood, anxiety and depression.
Common sense tells you that if the rest of the world considers it safe after three decades of use and studies, it is. We can't help it if third world nations and uneducated people are abusing Tramadol. Limiting it here would just be stupid.
This drug intensified my pain in every part of my body glad I figured it out after only one script quit the med and my pain level dropped no more neuropathy deadened limbs face numbness blurred vision all of it is gone and I was pain equals 20 go figure! Never again
Good solid advice
Tramadol is a good SSNRI but affects the dopamine receptors so it is a sin to find relief.
What about painful constipation?
Try to change food habits. More cereals, less meat and bread. In the Morning, first drink glass of clear( not cold water), eat something fresh, yoghurt, and take a cup of fine coffee. Eat few plums and apple before bedtime.
Second try, get bottle of Lactulose syrup, which Is actually mild sugar complex. Two table spoons should work, taken half hour before breakfast, or before bedtime.
Use it max 1-2 times weekly.
Third : Bisacodyl ( Dulcolax) 5 mg pills before bedtime. Morning ,first glass of water, than breakfast.
Take your Tramadol pills between meals, with 2,5 dl water.
In case of hard constipation, put one Bisacodyl( Dulcolax) supository 10 mg deep in rectum, drink chamomile tea with sugar and rest 5-10 minuts.
After "Job", drink water and eat cereals as first.
Tramadol Is excellent painkiller and antidepressant , used in right individual doses.
Used with caution, can be taken for years without problems. Main things: Dietary rules, doses adjustment and avoiding stress situations( arguing, yelling etc).
Dont drink too much coffee on Tramadol.
Tramadol also increases tobacco smoking;).
If it doesnt work in one hour
I remember when it first came out they said it was non addictive. 20 years later the reps told me same thing about OxyContin. I believe I have a unique view on these meds. I have been a RN for 25 years and a Cop for 14. I often joke as a Hospice RN I hand out narcotics during week then go arrest folks for using them on weekends. Job security I guess but not sure solution
Good video on tramadol man !! It may be a drug but still gets me out of bed !!!! And helps pain perceptions. To get around to help my family !!
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I have recently stumbled over a couple of articles in which it is claimed that tramadol (opioids in general) over time will damage the frontal lobe of the brain by breaking down gray and white matter. This in turn will lead to poor cognition. My source is The Brain and Behavior Foundation in NY. Thus, I am curious to know if any of you people here with a year-long history of opioid use still do as well at your jobs as you did prior to the opioid routine, or something that really cheers me up to hear, you do even better than before you started taking this drug. I am a bit worried myself as I am taking 50 mg tramadol a day 5-7 days a week.
That’s not a high dosage. I take 50-100mg once or twice a week for severe headaches/migraines
@@DiHandley I assume you mean 50-100 mg everyday? For if not, then my dosage is higher. Or rather the total amount consumed a week, which is what I am a bit worried about
Thank your for your opinion (:
Is it just me or this doctor just reads useless information and doesnt use personal experience or just a genersl overview,he classifies every person who takes medication for pain and the onee who abuse them which you shouldn't do,but he thinks that if you take a painkiller for pain your an addict no matter what
Andrew Rivard this doc is a pole smoker
Andrew Rivard no bro it’s this idiot doctor!
I got had weird reaction to Tramadol after a minor surgery. After a 10pm dose I had to was able to fall asleep. 4 hours later my neighbor found me sleep walking on our street wearing only boxer shorts and a t-shirt. This sleep walking happened more than once.
? Beer aswell
This info is outdated as far as Fibromyalgia. After being forced through the "first line drugs" for fibro which are antidepressants and all had terrible side effects plus withdrawals Tramdol worked for me. There are studies showing Tramdol for fibro can work as atreatment and patients gave a 9.2 out of 10.
I take tapentadol I would like a video on tapentadol. I use 100mg 3x day. Good drug.
Tramidol gives me severe constipation. If it wasn't for that it would be trouble free.
Im going on day 3 of withdrawal from oxycontin. I just found an old prescription of 100 mg tramadol. I just took 6. I hope this works...
Good luck trying to take a s***
@@Cbd_7ohm yeah...for someone who doesn't have a built up tolerance. I've survived the seizure threshold thru many years. Still a dumbass, tho.
Your just robbing Peter to pay paul
@@windswepttwigg Oh, how true it soon grew to appear.Made me sicker than a pitiful dog. Never, ever again!
@@darthdennis6681 hope your well now my friend.
Can the pregnant women take the tramdol?
No
This Dr lets his religious bias cause him paranoia against people who legitimately need certain meds.
50mg. Tramadal best knee pain ever.
Anybody else think that the thumbnail to this video is funny?
Tramadol is a good antidepressant but in this addiction world it has become a value morality issue . So people suffering from depression find relief end up in NA suicidal and telling everyone how well things are going since stopping there addiction.😂
Tramadol compared to every antidepressant benzodiazepines and antipsychotics in this peer reviewed study had a rating by those who used it 9.7 SO WHAT IS THE VERDICT . THORAZINE AND PADDED CELL OR?
No
Just use kratom wtf why do any illegal drugs do legal ones!
Kratom helps yes but SO EXPENSIVE...and can build a tolerance on Kratom..but Kratom is AWESOME,yes
It's illegal in Australia :(
Kratom doesn't work for me.
Tramadol is garbage. Does ZERO for my pain. ZERO. Whenever a doctor prescribes this dogsh*t medication to me, I laugh then wipe my ass with the script. There's literally no pain relief, no euphoria, no nothing.. other than a crap placebo. 👎👎💊👎👎
This guy is a pole smoker
Bone smoker as well
stay away from this drug !!!
Tramadol does absolutely nothing for real pain.
Tapentadol is more effective.
vincent insomnicide so is roxicodone
@@rivertrubia2710 Ah that's for sure! I was only talking about the other Tramadol - related drug ;)
Tapentadol is the bigger brother of Tramadol. But equally as addictive. Take your pick.
@@philipemma2359Well said, mate. I already used them both for a while, but as a former H addict, I felt absolutely nothing but a light change in mood. Nothing else. Needless to say, they can both be addictive, especially for opioid-naive people.
I've been taking it for 7 years and it still works on pain for me.
"I want a new drug
One that won't make me sick
One that won't make me crash my car
Or make me feel three feet thick"
Kratom
CBD works great for my arthritic pain. I was scripted Tramadol for a hand accident and YUCK. Never again! I cannot tolerate SSRIs so now I know why Tramadol made me feel "weird". It was like the worst "trip" I'd ever taken, complete with teeth gnashing and constantly looking at clock hoping for the time it would wear off.
I was given tramadol for home use after abdominal surgery. It was ineffective for the pain and had bad psychological side effects which resulted in a suicide attempt. Don't mess with this stuff. Its interesting that the drug company did its own investigation into safety.
I went on Tramadol originally 400mg a day for back pain which is permanent. I only take 2-300mg a day now. No side effects. I used to get depressed now it’s all gone and it’s improved my quality of life massively.
Hi Johnny, are you still taking it for depression? And still keep the low dose ?
@@Tim_floresta yes. 2 x50mg in morning and 2 at night. Feel fine no side effects. Back rarely bothers me if I’m careful. I do notice if I don’t take them I get emotional depressed over silly things and mild withdrawal. Certainly cured my depression so all things considered it’s good for me. I’m a musician and creative person so can’t do that feeling down all the time.
Having said that this drug must never be used for effect or recreationally. And I think certain people are definitely having problems with it if taken at doses higher than 200 mg a day. If you take the maximum of 400 mg for an extended period you are defy risking problems. And the high feeling goes even on the maximum dose after a period of time. So that’s where the problem lies. And withdrawal after getting used to 400 a day in bad. That’s why I adjusted down to 200.
Thanks for youe Honesty and Truth about it.
The Healthcare system needs to use more common sense…young people take pain meds to get high…us older folks use pain meds to REDUCE PAIN!!! Geez Louise!!
As a recovering addict I was prescribed Tramadol as a non Narcotic alternative for pain. I was so hooked and being an addict I couldn’t stop taking high dosages I began to have seizures. I literally had to go into a detox facility and retreat myself for Tramadol. I have 6 months off finally and I’m free!
The package use to say if you were addicted to hydrocodone or oxycodone you should not take Tramadol. That was when it first came out is what it said. Don't know about now.
@Michelle
For me water worked as well as Tramadol did. I don't know anyone Tramadol work for. Many drs refused to give Tramadol for that reason. I am glad you are off and standing firm. Good luck.
If you were addicted to hydrocodone or oxycodone you were not suppose to be taking Tramadol. That was on the paperwork you get with your prescriptions when they first started giving Tramadol. They gave me Tramadol. Water worked as well as Tramadol did. It never made me high or touched my pain. I do not know anyone it worked for. Many people refused Tramadol and took over the counter meds. They worked better. But Congrats on your being off of Tramadol. I wish you well.
How much tramadol were you taking??? For the seizures to start
Can you tell me how to stop the addiction please
He says it's not good for neuropathy, but for me it has been a game changer. I tried the Gabapentin (I did not respond to it, nor at the highest dose) I tried Lyrica which is just as dangerous and new- it works but puts me to sleep at all hours of the day so I couldn't do that. So then I just tried OTC medicines- some in dangerous high doses- my doctor said enough and put me on Tramadol. I've been on it long-term and I am able to function brings the neuropathy pain down to a barrable level. I weigh the pros and cons- and more pros than cons. I am sure withdrawal would be hell like any other antidepressant, or pain relief medicine it should be done thoughtfully under the direction of a Doctor.
I was given tramadol for chronic pain associated with an auto-immune disorder. This was in 2006. It produced a high no different from Oxycontin or Hydrocodone (I know, I have taken both before). I developed a crippling addiction that lasted for 5 years.
I was being pumped full of these pills because the doctors told me, "It's not scheduled and not addictive, everything is okay." To this day, I'll never feel the pleasure in anything the way I felt when I was on tramadol. 10 years later, my experience with the drug still makes everything in life seem drab and boring.
Anyone who acts like this drug isn't like all the other powerful and addictive pain medications simply has not tried it.
This drug has destroyed my family ever since my wife started abusing it, is so scaring seen her going through seizures
That's my biggest fear of coming off of it, that I won't ever feel this happy again
I have tried them all. It's not. Stop spreading propaganda please.
What you can say is that Tramadol is a particularly nefarious drug since it also works as an anti-depressant, which makes the withdrawal hell. I know, as I've been through it many times. I will even agree with you that Tramadol can be worse to come off than heroin.
But it simply is not as strong as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, heroin etc. It can't be, since the dose you have to take to get the same high will inevitably give you a seizure.
Again, Tramadol can be hell, but it isn't as strong as many other opiates and opioids.
I agree with you 100%. I actually found tramadol to be more euphoric and addictive than all the other pharmaceutical opiates and opioids I have taken. Well, I guess tramadol is technically a serotonin-norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor, but its main metabolite is an opioid. Kratom, tramadol, and gabapentin were a trifecta for me for several years, and together they sucked the life out of me.
I am now on Suboxone, and it has truly saved my life! I might be on it forever...perhaps not. You mentioned the inability to feel pleasure after your experience. In many cases, this will resolve itself with time and abstinence, but in some cases, it never does. Suboxone fills my opioid receptors so I remain free of withdrawal symptoms, but more importantly, it has 100% eliminated all cravings. I barely even think about substances of abuse anymore. Of course, Suboxone is very controversial and is not for everyone. That's why I initially used kratom as a means of "curing" my addiction(s), but in the end, I just wound up developing a $20,000 a year kratom addiction. I tried living life without it, but the amount of sobriety never seemed to matter. My brain was always spinning and in a constant state of restlessness. Life was so boring and bleak that I even considered ending it all. I am blessed to say I have been free of that headspace and lifestyle for over a year now.
Tramadol addiction does exist and is a real problem for many. It's just that the more powerful opioids such as fentanyl and oxycodone overshadow this reality.
why did you beleive others and not yourself? Why do you treat them as Gods of your body? use common sence! God given intelligence!
Just stumbled on this video. What a brilliant orator. Could listen to him all day!
10 years of it now it’s the only thing that helps with my fibromyalgia and back pain
Severe arthritis works well
with tramadol opiates adict efectivly stop heroin and methadone withdrawal
Facts and data well presented and easily digested. Good job again doc.
I remember waking up to dr ken landow on sunday mornings. Amazing video.
How about a video from someone on how to handle chronic pain in an 80 year old. Instead of telling us all how bad the cures are. Just a few years ago I was active, ping pong, long walks, sailing, golf, etc. After getting off all opioids due to the govt and people like you I can sit around and watch tv all day and die faster due to lack of exercise and diet. If you are going to say don't do this , also give a suggestion on what to do to enjoy your last years on the planet.
try kratom
Totally agree with Yr comments
Since I had PTS depression.. my life was kind of disabled. It came upon me very often . Including panic attacks. I’ve been on this for 12 yrs. not one panic attack!! It’s like a happy pill. ( not much good for pain) so happy kills depression and the fear of it!! I’ve been given my life back . I’m full on positive that this should be left alone. I’m sorry people abuse it. But I have a good knowledgeable Docter.. and he monitors me. Every 3 months. There has never been a problem. Ok . Even if it’s addictive.. it’s far better than uptakers.. which are useless make you fat. Blah. I don’t find withdrawals as much. Here. My original condition returns. And not feeling PTS and Panic for yrs. it a shock! But it reminds me we’re I was trying to live . And these saved me. Medically speaking . Of course..
That was a very concise explanation of the drug. Thank you.
I have bad back issues, and Tylenol 3 is not so good for me because the caffeine is like crazy speed in my body.
Generally opioids make me throw up, and so Tramadol is the only painkiller I any find comfort from.
Yes, I get a bit high on it, but I don't appear to have that addictive gene.
I just bought some Tramaadol in Mexico for very little money, tried it out, and it certainly works, BUT, I don't feel the need to take any more of it.
Righhht that's why you're here? 😆 Hey man nothing to be ashamed of mate Chronic pain sucks.
Caffeine in Tylenol 3? Idk about that. I know some people get an energy feeling when taking opiates, and I heard another doc on here say that's not a normal reaction, and if that's how your body is reacting, you will probably be more likely to be addicted. Because opiates make MOST people dopey or tired. Tramadol didn't work for me, it made me feel funny and sick, not high. But if I were you, I'd just ask your doc for it instead of the Tylenol 3. Because buying from Mexico is prob not a good idea, I mean the risk of brining it back over the border. Idk.
Do you need a prescription in Mexico for tram? I have heard of Mexican doctors prescribing for Americans there though. Just give them couple dollars
@@larryc1964 It’s over the counter there as far as I experienced.
@@calliew311 www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/fdb0889
Yeah, that combo was pretty common in Canada, I wasn’t making it up. I don’t drink coffee, so….
Why can’t the drs prescribe tramadol for people who have treatment resistant depression A controlled amount per day ? It is all what society in general feels is acceptable. Maybe the drs would get in trouble prescribing tramadol for depression. Is that why ? It’s all so screwed up
Got tramadol and codeine w/acetaminophen at the same time; 20 each. Tramadol didn’t do shit for the pain, codeine at least dulled the pain. Curious as to the SSRI/SRNI effect: did seem to lift me out of deep depression, but also seemed to spiral me into one 🤔
It's an snri. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. SSRI are selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors. Tramadol is an SNRI. The common snri's are Gabapentin, Cymbalta, and Lyrica. You can talk to your doctors about them. From people I know who suffer from depression, they seem to prefer snri over the ssri.
Snri's do have withdrawals though (not addictive, but you'll feel sick as hell if you miss a dose) so if you take them, make sure you take them everyday at the same time.
Cymbalta is excellent for pain at 30 mg. It made me sleepy. I need more energy than that so I do Physio instead for sciatic pain. But Cymbalta is a huge success. It is an antidepressant SNRI
I had a prescription from the doctor for several years from chronic pain I get flareups in my back. They took me off that and I called my world problems and they won’t put me back on it even though I only took a small amount it’s pretty sad. It really helped me I didn’t need to take more.
Awful stuff tramadol. After two years of a pill a day I got watery eyes and blurred vision. Stopped it and symptoms went away. Now I take an occasional OTC naproxen and just rest.
Nsaids do nothing for me, but tramadol has been better then Cymbalta and other snri's they wanted to put me on.
Having tried both tramadol & hydrocodone, Tylenol-3 etc I can unequivocally attest to the fact that tramadol is worthless for pain management. Now the susceptibility to addition is a whole different topic.
It works well for me. j.s.
You're an addict trying to con people.
Everyone's body is different. I don't react very much to thinks like percocet or Tylenol 3 but tramadol does help me.
5% of people who start taking Tramadol have some side effects, most go away after a short period. This guy is exaggerating the side effects and obviously has some axe to grind or is looking for attention.
I just got prescribed tramadol hcl 37.5mg + paracetamol 325mg, they both in 1 tablet form...I had severe ankle and knee pain and took 1 tablet and it relieved a lot of the pain...am I safe to take this without having withdrawals
How did u get on with that pill?
@GoogleUser-yj1wy It gives a feeling like I'm high in a very weird way...I do not like that feeling. I took it twice and stopped. I still have a full pack left. That was 2 years ago. Now I know why they're so strict with this med where I am. Not everyone can get their hands on it cause it can be abused to get high.
In 2021 I can buy 2 boxes of 60 capsules 50ml from the pharmacy without prescription...... in the uk they consider it to be a class A drug and it’s so difficult to get it prescription from the Dr .........🙈😳
Where Pakistan? I'm in Toronto you have to be prescribed it ughhh lol
Tramadol is about as effective as Tylenol.
I just got prescribed this and Amytriptilin, just looked up the dangers. NOT GOOD! 😢