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A member asked:

How can i get over tramadol induced anxiety?

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See below: Decrease the dose or eliminate using it.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/3/2013

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Stop tramadol: Anxiety is not a common side effect of tramadol, but if you are convinced it is the cause then you might consider switching to a different medicine. In my experience tramadol is not the most effective pain medicine. Treatment depends on what type of pain you have.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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