What is tramadol?
tramadol vs endone is an opioid agonist that may be used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults, when other pain treatments such as non-opioid pain medicines do not treat your pain well enough, or you cannot tolerate them.
- Extended-release forms of tramadol may be used in adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their pain for an extended period.
- An opioid pain medicine such as tramadol can put you at risk for overdose and death. Even if you take your dose correctly as prescribed, you are at risk for opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse that can lead to death.Brands of tramadol include ConZip, Qdolo, Ryzolt, Ultram, Ultram ER, and Ultracet. Many have been discontinued, but generic tramadol is still available.
Taking tramadol in combination with other pain-relieving medicines such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin can provide better pain relief than just taking one pain-relieving medicine by itself (see Can you take tramadol in combination with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin?)
Tramadol first gained FDA approval on March 3, 1995. Originally, it was classified as a non-controlled substance, but it was reclassified in 2014 to Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act with restrictions on its prescribing. Tramadol is an opioid (see Is tramadol an opioid?).
Tramadol uses
Tramadol is used for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults, including postoperative pain (pain after surgery).
Tramadol treats pain severe enough to require opioids and may be used as an alternative to other forms of pain relief that did not relieve pain well enough or were not tolerated.
Tramadol extended-release capsules may be used by adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their moderate to moderately severe chronic pain for an extended time.
How should I take tramadol?tramadol vs endone
Do not change your dose. Take tramadol exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Use the lowest dose possible for the shortest time needed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.
- For acute (short-term) pain, you may only need to take tramadol for a few days. You may have some tramadol left over that you did not use. See disposal information at the bottom of this section for directions on how to safely dispose of tramadol.
- Take your prescribed dose as indicated by your healthcare provider.
- The maximum dosage is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, as needed for pain relief.
- Do not take more than your prescribed dose and do not take more than 8 tablets per day.
- If you miss a dose, take your next dose at your usual time.
