Tramadol and antidepressants - Pain Management Message Board

anxiousinnj · 12-20-2006, 11:06 PM

Hi,

My rheumy prescribed Tramadol to be taken for pain.
I am on Remeron ( antidepressant) and Buspar ( antianxiety). When I googled Tramadol one of the things mentioned was not to take it with antidepressants.
anyone taking Tramdol and on antidepressants?
I have a call out to my p-doc to discuss this-- but apparantly she is away for the Holiday.

Thanks ~

forginon · 12-21-2006, 09:22 AM

I take Tramadol and Cymbalta.

In fact, I've been warned by my pharmacy about seretonin syndrome. I also use Imitrex for migraines, and the cumulative intake has them worried. I took this up with my doctors and they feel things are OK at this point. Besides seretonin symdrome the other concern is seizures, as some combinations can lower the seizure threshold.

If memory serves, I don't believe it's quite such an issue with the antidepressants you are being considered for.

Cheers!

anxiousinnj · 12-21-2006, 09:52 AM

Thanks just sc- appreciate your reply.
Yes, I read about the risk for seizures which scared me. Guess I'll stick to Advil until I can check with a pharmacist or the doc.

Fabrashamx · 12-21-2006, 06:03 PM

Hi Anx,
I have been on tramadol/ultram 50 mgs (2 pills 4x a day) and antidepressants for over a decade now. At first I was on prozac, now I take Lexipro. I have had the same warning pop up, and at first the pharmacist called the doctor. I have never had a bad reaction to either medication, although coming off tramadol can be tricky, make sure you closely follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Good luck to you and let us know how it worked out for you please!
Your Friend, Fabby

anxiousinnj · 12-21-2006, 11:17 PM

Hi ther-- Just wanted to let you know that I had a message on my cel phone today from my psyche doc warning me with a very stern voice NOT to take the Tramadol while I am on the Remeron & Buspar.
She said she left a detailed message on my house phone- but it had been erased when I got home-- darn !!!
Cannot reach her now as she has left to care for her ill mother in Florida.
So I guess I have to stick with Tylenol or Advil.
I'm going to call the pharmacist tomorrow to get this clarified.
This may not apply to other antidepressants, but for now I am going to stick the Tramadol in the back of the cabinet.
I have such severe back pain that I just had hoped I could take a small dose of something once in a while for a little relief......

Thanks again for your responses-- much appreciated