Tramadol and Tramadol HCL - Pain Management Message Board

rootcanalqueen · 03-10-2006, 10:37 AM

Does anyone know if there is any difference b/w Tramadol and Tramadol HCL? I'm really confused.

Thanks,

Shoreline · 03-10-2006, 11:02 AM

Tramadol HCL is the same thing. It's the active ingredient in Ultram or Ultracet which is tramadol and tylenol mixed.
Good luck, Dave

rootcanalqueen · 03-10-2006, 11:12 AM

So all Tramadol (not ultracet) contain tylenol? I know ultracet contains tylenol.

ARANGER · 03-10-2006, 11:47 AM

Tramadol is the active drug in both. Ultracet contains Tylenol at 325 mg. Ultram is just Tramadol. Ultram has 50mg of Tramadol where Ultracet has 37.5 mg of Tramadol.

They have actually just released a new Ultram ER (Extended Release). I beleive it is suppose to be a q24. Meaning that one tablet works for 24 hours. Anyway, its pretty new.

Take Care

Tzu · 03-10-2006, 03:03 PM

How safe are these drugs in the long term? I read in another post on here that someones husband was battling to get off tramadol which is a bit worrying.

I have used it very recently for the first time. When I went back I saw a different doctor and he seemed a bit alarmed I wanted some more. He said Tramadol is one of the heavy ones (ie very strong pain killer). But I am so sick of living with general pain and if I take two 50mg capsules in the morning .. I feel so much better for the day .. I seem to even have more energy and can get on with my work. I just don't know what to do. Do I go back and beg for a regular script .. or live as I have done with this pain all over and much less quality of life?