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Does tramadol work if only taken once a day on average vs the twice a day that is recommended on the bottle? it's not working for me.

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

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Tramadol duration: Tramadol normally has a duration of action of between 4 - 6 hours so i would advise that you follow the directions as prescribed by your doctor and take your tramadol twice a day.

Answered 5/26/2013

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A member asked:

Does tramadol work if only taken once a day on average vs the twice a day that is recommended on the bottle? it's not working for me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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