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What are your experiences with tramadol ?

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Aug 4 3:43am | Replies (150)
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@crbarefoot

I took tramadol for pain and it was not effective. I had recent DNA testing completed that showed I do not metabolize tramadol. The Pharm-D who reviewed my results with me recommended taking these test results with me if I am ever in need of pain relief again so a different pain med could be prescribed. Best of luck to you.

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linamend | @linamend | Jul 2 4:09am

I'm not sure why Tramadol is still prescribed for many people since it's a very weak painkiller. If you are a "virgin" to pain meds, it may be variably helpful, but as a non-opioid, synthetic narcotic, it's practically useless, esp if it's a cheap generic.

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Always Hopeful | @AlwaysHopeful | Jul 2 6:02pm

How were you able to get the DNA testing ? Was it through Mayo?

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