Ultram
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Ultram is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe
pain. It also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and
chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain.
How should this medicine be used? Ultram
comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken every
4-6 hours as needed. It may be taken with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Ultram exactly as directed.
Ultram can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it
more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you
to.
What special precautions should I
follow? Before taking Ultram,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
Ultram, codeine, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other
pain relievers; carbamazepine (Tegretol); MAO inhibitors
[phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; medications
for depression; quinidine; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and
vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or
liver disease, a history of seizures, or a history of alcohol
or drug abuse.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking Ultram, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Ultram.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do
not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this
drug affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused
by this drug.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication
cause? Although side effects from Ultram are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• blurred vision
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• diarrhea
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
• fast heartbeat
• redness, swelling, and itching of the face
• numbness or tingling of the hands and feet
• difficulty breathing
• changes in urination
• seizures.
What storage conditions are needed for this
medication? Keep this medication in the container
it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture
(not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the
proper disposal of your medication.
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