Tramadol advise pls

[Katyrob]

Hiya. Can any one tell me if I can take slow release tramadol which fast release tramadol. Doc as put me on slow release which is 50 twice a day. But I was on fast release where I was taking 100 four times a day. Sometimes depending on pain.

[Itsallinthehips]

Prob just to start you off to see how you go as it works differently , he’s giving you 100 over 12 hours.

Try it if you need more then ask

[Katyrob in reply to Itsallinthehips]

Ok thank u

[Nin123]

Hi Katyrob

I’m Rita and have been on Tramadol for a number of years, I am currently on 100ml 4 times a day, they are slow release, I find them so beneficial, I have lower back pain after having surgery some years ago, if I don’t take Tramadol I find I cannot manage the pain, I have tried morphine and various patches to no avail, morphine didn’t even touch the pain, but Tramadol does, I can say that whilst on Tramadol I can live a fairly normal life, it doesn’t work miracles, but it helps a lot, now to answer your question I really don’t think it matters between slow and fast relief, except the slow release lasts a person all day and night long where as the fast acting ones just last for stopping the pain for a shorter time more or like immediately but don’t last as long as the slow release, I hope this answers your question regarding how the slow and fast relief work x

[latchy]

I'm wondering why the Dr has tapered your dose to 50mg sustained release. I take 2 normal ones upto 4 times a day and that suits me. As you are only on 50mg sustained release it means you are only getting 50mg throughout 12 hours. If it's not getting rid of the pain I would suggest going back to your drs and asking for 100mg SR. Hope that helps

[Hidden]

Doctors all over the world are trying to get patients off Tramadol because of its addictive properties, to the detriment of the patients who actually need it! My daughter was taking the same dose as you and was asked to cut down to two a day, which she did, but the doctor gave her Amitryptiline too, which helps her at night.

But… If you find you're in more pain, go to your pharmacist and have a word, they have the power to suggest to your doctor that you try a different dose or change your medication. Never be afraid to ask, it is your body!

[katieoxo60]

Hi I can't really comment on the tramadol types. I take the drug , prescribed as upto two tablets four times a day. Have been taking them since 2005 I am now prescribed upto 80 per 21 days since they changed there controlled drug catagory. I do not know whether they are slow or fast release , the colour changes each prescription and the white ones from another drug company taste aweful and the taste remains on my hands, they are difficult to handle with arthritic hands, the capsules seem to leak the powder. There is no way the amount I receive would control the pain sensibly, averaged out it is approxiamately 3 tablets per day. Hopefully after a visit to pain management this week I won't have to take them anymore, if we can find another option. Oh another thing I have read says that Gabapentin is to become a controlled drug also, which will make life difficult for other pain sufferers. Best wishes to you for a good outcome on controlling your pain.

[morphalot]

I would ask your doctor or pharmacist about this. We are not doctors on here, it's just a person support system.

Good luck and I hope the pain stays away XX

[Jtal19305]

If you are opioid tolerant it should be okay but check with your doctor please. I take tramadol but find it doesn't help me much and it gives me headaches. I prefer oxycodone which works much better for my nerve pain.

[Hidden]

I take slow realise twice a day and top up with no normal. As long as your total amount doesn't exceed 400 mg you should be ok but that would depend on what else you take

[GillyGangGong]

It’s a big drop which may cause you symptoms of withdrawal pain & anxiety? if that’s the case go back to the doctor and discuss it. I was on slow release 300mg which was great for a few years but eventually the effects wore off. I had to be tapered off them so know the withdrawals.

[GreenHunter]

Hi there, I have taken slow release tramadol & when the pain got bad I then took 50mg quick release to ease the pain. Drink plenty of fluids as it causes constipation - the reason doctors prefer you to take prolonged release is that quick release is short acting and only works for a short period of time. However I required quick release for when the pain still broke through. Good luck

[BellabluePainSucks7]

I've taken tramadol for a long time for my idiopathic non diabetic neuropathy since all the laws changed about the stronger pain meds which was really the only thing that worked on my neuropathy Tramadol does very little but I can't complain because that's about all I get now Neurontin Tramadol. Good luck it doesn't seem like there would be anything wrong with you taking it.