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Is ultram pain medicatin a type of narcotic?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ultram, or tramadol: Works on the same receptors, the mu receptors, but is not a true narcotic. It is considered a narcotic-like pain medication. It can be extremely helpful treating pain and does not have the same abuse potential as narcotics. Hope this helps!

Answered 4/1/2014

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