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Was prescribed tramadol for pain. no longer taking tramadol i am having a very hard time sleeping at night, withdrawals? can i take flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) to help

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tramadol: Unlikely for it to prevent sleeping other than up to 25% of patients receive a sedating side effect while taking Tramadol, so in its absence it may be harder to sleep for 5-6 days

Answered 12/11/2015

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Dr. Tadge Kanjo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Narcotic Withdrawal: Tramadol was initially thought to be a "safe" alternative to typical narcotics. Not true. Depending on how much and how long the drug was used and how rapidly the drug was stopped will impact withdrawal symptoms. What is clear is that these drugs affect neurotransmitter levels such as serotonin and norepinephrine. Treatment of withdrawal is not simple but I would be happy to help you further.

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Can i take my flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) with my tramadol ? Thanks

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