Ultracet for pain??

EricaSue · 08-03-2002, 02:07 AM

Hi there, I was given the drug Ultracet for severe back pain yesterday. I have no idea what I did to my back but am assuming it has a lot to do with the other problems I am experiencing right now with my muscles. (they are working on a diagnosis).

Anyway, has anyone taken this before? Does it make you sleepy? does it work?
All I know is that it's part Ultram and part Tylenol.

Erica

RX4FUN · 08-04-2002, 04:25 PM

I am on Ultracet for chronic pain (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome). It works really well for me. It does make me really sleepy, so I usually only take it at night. It can also make you pretty dizzy so make sure you stay home the first few times you take it, until you know the reactions! Also, it CAN be habit forming, so be careful. This is usually for short-term use only! I can't take anything for pain because I react to most of it. This is the only one I can tolerate! Works for me!

RX4FUN

igy76 · 08-06-2002, 03:10 AM

i had an odd and short experience with ultram. i'm one of the ones (because i know there are people who don't) who, when i use vicodin for pain managemnt, in addition to the relief, i get the high 'euphoric' feeling. when i was trying different meds for my back problem, my dr tried ultram with me because he was worried at the amount of vicodin i'd been on, and here's the weird part. i still got some of those "high" feelings, but it didn't take the pain away. i didn't understand that. perhaps needless to say, i shortly went back on the vicodin. good luck

zx24u2c · 08-12-2002, 12:57 AM

i've been on 200 - 400mg of ultram a day for 4 yrs and the only problem i have is sleepyness and a ringing in my ears at night,
P.S. the generic for ultram is out it called tramadol

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John, Ft.Worth,TX.

joyfulk · 08-14-2002, 03:33 PM

Hi,

I've taken Ultram (tramadol) for four years now for pain in my feet. I wish I didn't have to take it but if I don't, I can hardly stand to get around. I take the maximum dosage - 800 mg. per day. I do well on it except for constipation occassionally but it usually isn't really that bad. I'd love to correspond to anyone else who has taken it for a long period of time. I do worry about the long term side effects.