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Was given 100mg tramadol at er for pain. have taken before, but read side effects. is it normal to feel dizzy/extremely tired/slowed breathing?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Transient event: Tramadol is a rather unique analgesic drug that is indicated for moderate to moderately severe pain. Although it binds to mu receptors, tramadol is not technically classified as an opioid drug ( nausea, constipation, headache dizziness. Therefore, almost same side effects like opioids. The good news that are usually transient.

Answered 12/15/2013

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