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Could tramadol cause anxiety and breathing problems?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes : Tramadol has the potential to effect breathing and to cause anxiety.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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