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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. |