Pensacola, FL
A 22-year-old female asked:
Hello. i take tramadol for my pain. i take two pills three times a day. i bought the hydroxycut caffeine free and is it safe to take while on tramadol?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gavin Awerbuchanswered
Neurology 39 years experience
Caffeine: They should be safe together but the caffeine could cause high blood pressure or rapid heart rate. Please c insult you primary doctor
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Dr. Andrea Rodgersanswered
30 years experience
No: The FDA has warned consumers against Hydroxycut in all forms. It has been shown on occasion to cause liver problems and since tramadol is mainly metabolized in the liver I advise against taking the hydroxycut with tramadol. Here is the FDA's Hydroxycut link:
http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm152152.htm
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