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What's the difference between tramadol and tramadol hcl?

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None: Tramadol or ultam is tramadol hcl.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 1/23/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tramadol: Both same medication, also called ultram, which is used for moderate pain, such as rheumatic pain.

Answered 1/23/2020

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