Tramadol

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

My mom is 84 ,been having hip pain, they first thought it was one thing,she saw a orthopedic doctor,over week end they did x rays, could not find anything that might cause this, they say it is acute back pain,put her on tramadol,i have researched this drug ,so what i want to know any one have side effects of this drug?

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Jasmine19 · ‎07-16-2012

Nausea is a fairly common side effect. It usually goes away after continued use.

chlema · ‎05-22-2010

Was on tramadol following both my knee replacements. No, I did not have any side effects, thankfully, and it did the job.

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I have had this prescribed by two Doctors and once by my Dentist. It is like taking a sip of lukewarm water for any type of pain. Constipation is a big problem with it.

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RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

I took this drug for 2 months prior to my first knee surgery; 50 mg 4x a day. It worked very well to relieve my pain and discomfort, helping me to be in better shape mentally for my surgery. Some days I only needed 3 pills, not 4.

I experienced no side effects from this drug. However, this type of medication can have an exaggerated effect on an elderly patient. I would expect a lower dose prescription (50 mg 2x a day) for someone over 80. I would have concerns if the prescription was higher than that.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

My doctor prescribed this drug to replaced a NSAID I had taken for years. After my second dose, I became so dizzy, I fell, the when I laid down my heart was pounding. Really frightened me so I never took another dose.

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conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I have been on Tramadol for quite a number of years, before it was classified as a narcotic. I can take 1 every 8 hours but I only do that when I have severe pain. In that case, until I am used to taking 3 per day, I get very sleepy. If I take 1 a day, I do OK and it helps control the pain especially if I use tylenol with it. Be careful because some tramadol is already combined with tylenol and you don't want to overdose on tylenol. All in all, it has been a good pain reliever for me. I have known people who have experienced dizzy or fainting type sensations from it but I never had.

qbetzforreal · ‎08-28-2010

I experienced no side effects but everyone is different. Your mother may experience side effects.

QueenDanceALot · ‎04-18-2013

As a common side effect is dizziness, I would be very cautious about giving it to an 84 year old patient whose steadiness is already compromised (hip pain).

Tramadol is looked at by many as a rather benign pain controller, but it has a number of side effects,can be addictive(even when taken as directed), and long term side effects are very concerning.