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What are your experiences with tramadol ?

Posted by Always Hopeful @AlwaysHopeful, Jun 16, 2024

I have been taking tramadol for over 20 years. It was first prescribed for knee pain. This was the era when they did meniscus surgery. I'm sure the medication is not effective for me now, but it continues to be prescribed. Any other thoughts or experiences?

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rodturner | @rodturner | 1 day ago

Tramadol shut off my urinary flow, swelling my prostate and resulted in having a catheter for two weeks. I cannot use any type of opioid, now.

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lexiepayne | @lexiepayne | 5 hours ago
In reply to @linamend "Have you tried taking a 1/2 or 1/4 dose of the Xanax? You should be able..." + (show)
@linamend

Have you tried taking a 1/2 or 1/4 dose of the Xanax? You should be able to take both, but just need less if taken together. My rheumatologist prescribes Tramadol AND antiinflammatories, plus encourages taking Tylenol w them for maximum effectiveness.

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I take 50 mg needed but interestingly the best combination I’ve discovered is 750mg of methocarbamal every 4 hr and it’s not an nsaid.

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | 3 hours ago
In reply to @lexiepayne "I take 50 mg needed but interestingly the best combination I’ve discovered is 750mg of methocarbamal..." + (show)
@lexiepayne

I take 50 mg needed but interestingly the best combination I’ve discovered is 750mg of methocarbamal every 4 hr and it’s not an nsaid.

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About the only muscle relaxant that is compatible with PreGabalin for me is Metaxalone. Been taking 800mg at bedtime, but seems to have not much positive effect on the muscular/tendon pain issue with my lower back. I don't notice any other issues with it and I don't seem to be any more drowsy during the day.

My Part D plan doesn't cover it so it's OOP for me. Surprisingly the CVS discoun price was cheaper than the Good/Rx price.

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