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Tramadol Information
is a drug, unrelated to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opiates, used to relieve moderate to
moderately severe pain.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)*
L-tryptophan*
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Tramadol Interactions with Dietary Supplements
5-Hydroxytryptophan
(5-HTP) and L-tryptophan
, which blocks serotonin reuptake in the brain, has been associated with two cases of
serotonin syndrome.1 2 5-HTP and L-tryptophan are converted to serotonin
in the brain. While no interactions have yet been reported with tramadol and 5-HTP or
L-tryptophan, taking 5-HTP or L-tryptophan with tramadol may increase the risk of
tramadol-induced side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Tramadol Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
may be taken with or without food.3
Alcohol
may impair mental ability and physical coordination.4 Alcohol may
intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury. People taking tramadol are
cautioned to avoid alcohol.
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Review Date: 8/20/2007
Medication: Tramadol -  - Below Average
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Less than 1 month
Strength: 50 mg X 2 times per day
Side Effects: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Upset Stomach / Diarreha, Made Me Nauseous, Gave Me The Shakes
Other Products Taken:
Tramadol makes me sick to my stomach and gives me really bad stomach aches.
Anonymous
Colorado
United States
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Review Date: 11/21/2007
Medication: Tramadol -  - Average
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Between 3 and 6 months
Strength: 50 mg X 3 times per day
Side Effects: None
Other Products Taken: Ibuprofen 600mg and Flexeril 10 mg as needed
I find that this medication takes the edge off of my back pain, but it seemed to just get my mind off of it more than anything.
Christa
Clinton, IN
USA
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Review Date: 11/29/2007
Medication: Tramadol -  - I Love It
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: Between 6 and 12 months
Strength: 50 mg X 2 times per day
Side Effects: Increased Sleep
Other Products Taken:
This medication works very well to help ease my most severe pain. I've not had any side effects from this medication, however, I do become quite sleepy and can easily fall asleep after taking it, so I make sure I'm not going to be doing anything that requires my full attention when I do take it.
Anonymous
Elizabethtown, KY
USA
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Review Date: 5/28/2008
Medication: Tramadol -  - Very Good
Medication Type: Generic
Length Taken: More than 1 year
Strength: 50 mg X 3 times per day
Other Products Taken: atenolol for blood pressure
This medication is good for back pain but I do have breakthrough pain. I notice that i have to take a nap when I take 3 tabs a day. No side effects but I am really noticing pain when I miss a dose. I think its a good medication, it doesnt space me out and greatly helps control pain.
Anonymous
Peoria IL USA
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