Question 1

can i take tramadol for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed?: Tramadol is a pain medication that can be used to treat back pain.  If it is prescribed by a physician, they have evaluated your need for it and it can be taken as prescribed.  If it is a medication from someone else, then you should see a doctor for evaluation.

Question 2

10 mgflexeril and 100mg  tramadol for back pain , is there any real concern taking these two ?!

Accepted Answer

Common combo: Very common combo: tca muscle relaxant and pain control medicine. There are some warnings of interactions found.
1. Both increase affecting serotonin levels in the blood.
2. Both increase sedation and drowsiness
rec.: see your pain management physician for clearance.

Question 3

can you prescribe tramadol for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Not here: This is a public information site where volunteer docs answer health questions based on data you post. It does not offer scripts/notes or other direct services. Docs who prescribe for patients they do not know &amp; have not evaluated can lose or have their license restricted.

Question 4

i've taken tramadol for back pain for about 8 months. recently my prescription has ran out of refills. what's the best way to stop this medication?

Accepted Answer

Gradually: As with many drugs taken over long periods, this drug should be tapered. Talk to your physician about how to proceed.

Question 5

i take tramadol for back pain and vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for add. are they safe together?

Accepted Answer

Caution advised: The combination of those two medications may increase the risk of seizures. Be sure that the doctor who is prescribing the medications is aware that you are on both of them and be sure to monitor the situation closely. Good luck.

Question 6

i took 50 mg tramadol for back pain then 5 mg valium for insomnia. then i looked up interactions and found this is hazardous. should i do anything about it right now?

Accepted Answer

: These are relatively modest doses on a one-time basis.  The problem occurs at night mostly, especially if you have sleep apnea.  Do not mix further or independently dose yourself without a doctor's supervision.

Question 7

is it safe to mix mirtazapine and tramadol? (for back pain)

Accepted Answer

Yes: when prescribed by a physician. The drugs are commonly used together. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 8

i have begun, in the last month, to have to urinate about every 2 hours. do not have a uti. taking tramadol for back pain. might this drug cause this?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol should not: cause urinary symptoms.  However, compression of your spinal cord can cause it.  You need to consult your doctor with this symptom, because spinal cord compression is a serious condition.

Question 9

drank one glass of wine with dinner at 9pm. is it safe to take prescribed tramadol 50mg for back pain at 11pm before bed?

Accepted Answer

No: Some potentially dangerous effects of mixing Tramadol with alcohol include:
dizziness.
drowsiness.
impaired coordination.
loss of consciousness.
nausea.
overdose.
shallow breathing.
slowed heart rate.
Vomiting

Please do not combine alcohol with transform, it is not safe

Question 10

what is the difference between toradol and tramadol injections for low back pain? how long does that injection last for any relief? please help

Accepted Answer

Toradol and tramadol: Toradol is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid, available in oral form and injectable form- for injectable from last 4-6 hrs, tramadol is analgesic, opioid
comes in tablet form, last in system about 9hrs.

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Can i take tramadol for back pain?

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10 mgflexeril and 100mg tramadol for back pain , is there any real concern taking these two ?!

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Can you prescribe tramadol for back pain?

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I've taken tramadol for back pain for about 8 months. recently my prescription has ran out of refills. what's the best way to stop this medication?

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I take tramadol for back pain and vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) for add. are they safe together?

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I took 50 mg tramadol for back pain then 5 mg valium for insomnia. then i looked up interactions and found this is hazardous. should i do anything about it right now?

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Is it safe to mix mirtazapine and tramadol? (for back pain)

A member asked:

I have begun, in the last month, to have to urinate about every 2 hours. do not have a uti. taking tramadol for back pain. might this drug cause this?

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Drank one glass of wine with dinner at 9pm. is it safe to take prescribed tramadol 50mg for back pain at 11pm before bed?

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What is the difference between toradol and tramadol injections for low back pain? how long does that injection last for any relief? please help

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