Question 1

is tramadol stronger then vicodine

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About same: Tramadol 50 mg and vicodin 5/325 are comparable. Everyone has a little different  response to meds, especially when it comes to pin relievers.

Question 2

is tramadol stronger than codeine, or do both have the same analgesic efficiency?

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Tramadol codeine: These are two different molecules. Traditionally both are regarded as weak analgesics when compared to morphine the gold standard. In y opinion Tramadol is weaker than Codeine. Both have addiction potential. Both get metabolized to active metabolites.

Question 3

is tramadol more potent then codeine ? would 100mg tramadol be as strong as 60mg codeine?

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Tramadol: 100 mg  is more likely to cause seizures than 50 mg. As a neurologist I tend to stear clear of this agent. As compared to codeine it is less likely to cause constipation. With regards to pain control it would depend on the nature / cause of the pain . I hope this is some help to you.

Question 4

is tramadol considered a strong or weak painkiller ? i've heard both before.

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Tramadol: It is neither. It is considered for moderate type of pain. It acts just like any opiate medication and acts at the same sites as morphine. Additionally it also has other mechanisms of action. It can also be addictive just like other opiates.

Question 5

are butran patches stronger than tramadol ?

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Unknown: The two agents have not been compared head to head in a clinical trial.  Both Butrans and tramadol are effective pain relievers. There are patients who report more relief from one than the other, but it's impossible to predict which is the better agent for any individual.

Question 6

is tapentadol considered stronger than tramadol ?

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Yes, usually: tapentadol is a strong opioid (narcotic) and a has a compound that reduces the breakdown of norepinephrine, 
Tapentadol only binds the mu opioid receptors

Tramadol has less intense opioid action than tapentadol, but it binds a broader spectrum of opioid receptors.  It inhibits breakdwon of serotonin.

Tapentadol is 'stronger', for most people.  Some people might not respond as well to it.

Question 7

are there any pain killers as strong as tramadol?

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Unsure if you mean: Over the counter or just generally? There are no otc meds as strong as tramadol. As for generally, it is a moderately strong pain medication but most of the narcotics are stepwise stronger than tramadol, but this does not mean they are more effective. Tramadol is a fairly safe and very effective pain medication. If you are noticing any side effects, speak with your physician. Hope that helps!

Question 8

what is tramadol and is it strong enough for periods?

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See below: Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol extended-release tablets are only used by people who are expected to need medication to relieve pain around-the-clock for a long time. Tramadol is in a class of medications called opiate agonists. It works by changing the way the body senses pain.

It should be fine for menstrual pain.

Question 9

what is tramadol and is it strong enough for pain of periods?

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Tramadol: This should be more than adequate. Majority of the time nsaid's are fine.

Question 10

is cymbalta (duloxetine) as strong as tramadol for pain relief ?

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It's not so much: a matter of strength. They work differently and are used for different types of pain.

Tramadol  is usually prescribed for acute or temporary pain and can be taken as needed. Sometimes this is not the case, but that's generally the idea.

Cymbalta is prescribed when pain is long term or chronic, and needs to be taken daily. If it's not taken as prescribed it will be much less effective.

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