Question 1

was denied zoloft (sertraline).  dr. said it not compatible w my tramadol. is there any ocd med that is compatible w tramadol and will not put me to sleep so much?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Tramadol can lead to serotonin syndrome and its levels can be affected by medications like zoloft (sertraline) for ocd. However, if the medication is started carefully by a professional who can look for potential problems you can combine both medications. Also, older medications like clomipramine can be used which can also lead to serotonin syndrome if not watched but do not affect tramadol levels.

Question 2

what is tramadol?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic like med: Used for moderate or advanced pain. Can cause respiratory depression, seizures, dependence. Has withdrawal symptoms and a lot of potential drug interactions (with migraine meds, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers.).

Question 3

how to wean off tramadol?

Accepted Answer

Use half q 2 days: Tramadol has a medium half life.  If you reduce the amount you're taking by half every 2 days, you should be able to stop after about a week.

Question 4

why does tramadol cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

Why may be too hard: It is a common side effect. The reasons might require pages of biochemistry and not really help. If the pain need is extreme, it's a price worth paying. If not, there are less strong or non-med methods including toleration. If the use is for non-pain, again - consider the true need. Consider therapy to help eval your best choices.

Question 5

is meloxicam similar to tramadol?

Accepted Answer

NO: Meloxicm is a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory
tramadol is more related to opiates but has some ssri characteristics (similar to the mechanism of modern antidepressants.

Question 6

is the drug tramadol hcl a opiod?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With caveats.: Tramadol acts on a specific type of opioid receptor. While it has less risk for dependency and addiction, there is still risk. It also has anti-depressant effects.

Question 7

will 50mg tramadol make me sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed by doctor: Well, if it's been prescribed there's only one way to find out? Down the hatch!  Nobody can tell anybody else whether a drug will make them sleepy or not if they've never tried it yet. In some people opposite effects occur from what we expect. The only way to know for sure is to follow your doctor's instruction OR if that's a concern of yours talk it over with them. Maybe there's a better choice?

Question 8

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 9

can tramadol cause rapid heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol/heartbeat: Tramadol can cause rapid and irregular heart beats.

Question 10

can there be tramadol withdrawal's?

Accepted Answer

Yes there can be ...: Withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing use of tramadol. Although some refer to it as non-narcotic because of its chemical structure, tramadol is a narcotic due to its effect on the brain and nervous system. It should only be taken in small amounts, only when absolutely necessary and not when driving.

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Was denied zoloft (sertraline). dr. said it not compatible w my tramadol. is there any ocd med that is compatible w tramadol and will not put me to sleep so much?

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What is tramadol?

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How to wean off tramadol?

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Why does tramadol cause nausea?

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Is meloxicam similar to tramadol?

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Is the drug tramadol hcl a opiod?

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Will 50mg tramadol make me sleepy?

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Can i take tramadol for back pain?

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Can there be tramadol withdrawal's?

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