Ultram Information
What is Ultram used for?
Ultram® is a non-upiod analgesic used in the treatment and prevention
of pain.
How To Take This Medication:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have
about this medicine.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects, that may go away during treatment include dizziness, nausea,
drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, headache, or sweating. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your
doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash, itching, seizures,
or hallucinations. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
What precautions should be taken when using Ultram?
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer
than prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness
of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives,
tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine
unless your doctor tells you to do so. Avoid alcohol while you are using
this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and
other depressants. Do not drive, operated machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women:
if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is
excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing,
slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures,
deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
Are there any drug interactions?
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Use of this medicine is not recommended
if you are also taking cyclobenzaprine or medicine for depression or
other emotional or mood disorders. If you are taking any of these medicines,
be sure your doctor knows. additional monitoring of your dose or condition
may be needed if you are taking bupropion, narcotic analgesics, or have
a history of seizures. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
How should Ultram be stored?
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.
Notes:
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use the medicine for other health conditions. Keep this product
out of the reach of children.