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A 35-year-old male asked:
is tapentadol similar to tramadol ! ?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
No: They are both narcotic pain relievers but otherwise are very different.
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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered
Pain Management 27 years experience
No: Tapentadol is a much stronger analgesic.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Is Tapentadol considered stronger than Tramadol ?
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Dr. Andrew Shiller answered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 26 years experience
Yes, usually: tapentadol is a strong opioid (narcotic) and a has a compound that reduces the breakdown of norepinephrine,
Tapentadol only binds the mu opioid receptors
Tramadol has less intense opioid action than tapentadol, but it binds a broader spectrum of opioid receptors. It inhibits breakdwon of serotonin.
Tapentadol is 'stronger', for most people. Some people might not respond as well to it.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Is Tapentadol okay to take with tramadol ?
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Not recommended: Both will increase serotonin levels in the blood.Too much serotonin is a potentially life-threatening syndrome. See pain psychologist for CBT.
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