Brand Name:  Tramadol
Generic Name: Tramadol.
This medication is not meant for treatment without a specialist's intervention
Common Uses
Tramadol belongs to analgesic group. It is indicated to treat moderate to severe pain.

How to Take
Before you start taking any new medicine, please consult your doctor. The starting dose for adult patients is 25 mg taken once a day in the morning. After a trial period you doctor may increase the dose up to 200 mg. Tramadol may be taken every 4 or 6 hours depending on pain you have. If taking Tramadol as rapid pain relief, the side effects can be more severe. It is recommended to increase dose step by step. The maximum dose is 300 mg a day.  

Warning and Precautions
Tramadol sometimes causes lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting. Please avoid operating a potentially unsafe tasks or mechanisms, such as driving a car until you know your reaction to it. The effect may be worse if you take alcohol or certain medicines, such as sleep aids or muscle relaxants. Use Tramadol with caution. Before you start taking any new medicine, remember to check that with your doctor.

Important
Tramadol should not be used while your being pregnant. If you are planning to become pregnant, make sure your doctor knows that you are taking Tramadol. It also appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.

Missed Dose
If your doctor gave you strict instructions not to miss a dose but if you missed one, take the missed dose as soon as you remembered. If it is time for your next dose, skip it and continue taking your medicine regularly. Do not double the dose. It can cause severe side effects.

Overdose
Almost any medicine taking in excess doses without consultation with your doctor can cause an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose may include bluish skin, cold clammy skin, difficult or slow breathing, drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma, excessive sweating, seizures, slow or irregular heartbeat, very fast heart rate.If you suspect an overdose contact your emergency room immediately.

Storage
Tramadol should be stored at room temperature in a container it comes in. Protect it from heat, sun light and moisture. Do not store the medicine in your bathroom. Keep it away from your pets and children.

Possible Side Effects
Any medicine can cause side effects. If the side effects occur, seek medical attention or consult your doctor for more information. Anyway, the following common side effects may bother you:  anxiety, bloating, gas, constipation, convulsive movements, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, feeling of elation, hallucinations, headache, indigestion, itching, nausea, nervousness, sweating, tremor, vomiting, weakness, agitation, trouble sleeping. Seek medical attention if any of these side effects occur: chest pain, allergic reactions, difficulty swallowing or breathing, fainting, irregular or slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, unusual stomach pain.

More Information
The information given above is a summary. Your doctor can provide more information about Tramadol. Do not share this medicine with the others who it was not prescribed for. Do not use Tramadol for other health conditions. Do not store the medication with an end term of its storage.