Tramadol has a lower addiction profile than other pain relievers, but regular use can lead to addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can include increased pain, anxiety, and hallucinations. Treatment programs can help overcome addiction and rebuild lives. Speak to a doctor for safe reduction and withdrawal methods.
Tramadol, a pain reliever which may also be called Ultram® or Ultracet® has a lower addiction profile than many other pain relievers. This doesn’t mean that people can’t become addicted or abuse them. People most at risk of Tramadol addiction include those who take it regularly to treat chronic pain and those who have a history of substance abuse. However, others can also become addicted to Tramadol, particularly if they use it without recommendations from a doctor.
There are some similarities in structure between Tramadol and morphine, although morphine has a much higher dependency profile and there is a particular danger in overusing many forms of the drug because it also contains acetaminophen. Excessive use of acetaminophen can rapidly damage the liver, and this action can be accelerated if a person consumes alcohol at the same time.
It should be understood that many people need to take Tramadol on a regular basis to control severe pain that may occur from conditions such as neuralgia. Regular dosing of this drug can be addictive. Addiction should not be considered the same as addiction, particularly when patients take the drug exactly as prescribed by doctors. If at some point Tramadol is no longer needed, doctors and patients can come up with a plan to safely come off the drug.
Tramadol addiction is very different from addiction. Some of the signs of this would include:
Using the drug in a way that is not prescribed
Taking more medications than prescribed
Report missed medications to get more
Asking for refills well before refills are due
Using different doctors and pharmacies to get more tramadol
Stealing drugs or asking others who take drugs for a few pills
Thinking or obsessing over when you will be able to get or take your next dose
Those addicted to Tramadol are also likely to experience withdrawal if they cannot get the drug. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe. They could include increased pain, sweating, anxiety, tremors, diarrhea, insomnia and hallucinations.
Tramadol addiction usually needs to be addressed in one of two ways as people become physically and emotionally dependent on the drug. Of primary importance is to help people overcome early withdrawal symptoms, but even when the worst is over, many still crave the drug and have used it as a means to deal with most of the problems in their lives. This means that it is helpful for most people to join a drug treatment program so they can learn to rebuild their lives without having to use tramadol or any other substance that can be addictive. Drug treatment programs can take many forms and include regular outpatient meetings with groups such as Narcotics Anonymous, or they can be long-term inpatient programs where people work to conquer emotional addiction and figure out how to overcome it.
Those concerned about tramadol addiction should speak to their doctors. Doctors can help determine which methods are safer to reduce and eventually stop taking this drug while the person experiences less severe withdrawal symptoms. Programs that offer ultra-rapid detoxification, which gets the drug out of the body quickly and ends physical dependence, serve some patients better. However, these people will still need follow-up work with a drug treatment schedule.
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