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Do you put on weight with tramadol?

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Probably not: Tramadol itself isn't usually associated with weight gain that I am aware however if you have a chronic pain problem you may be more sedentary and gain weight because of that.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No: Tramadol is a narcotic and is not known to affect body weight.

Dr Chock agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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