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A benzodiazepine, such as clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium and others), or lorazepam (Ativan and others), which is a medicine used for anxiety, muscle spasms, or seizures A tricyclic antidepressant, such as amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or protriptyline, even if it is not used for dep...
there are a variety of factors that should be considered, including the dose of ULTRAM the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, the type of pain being treated, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. It is important to ensure...
Goodpain managementpractice dictates that the dose of Tramadol be individualized according to patient need using the lowest beneficial dose. Tramadol may interact with other drugs including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and otherantidepressantmedications. There are no adequate and well-controlled stu...
If serotonin syndrome suspected, discontinue tramadol, the antidepressant, and/or any concurrently administered opiates or serotonergic agents Amitriptyline, fluoxetine, paroxetine: Monitor closely for serious adverse effects (e.g., seizures, serotonin syndrome) and opiate toxicity or withdrawal; if antidepr...
Prescribe tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets with caution for patients with history of misuse and/or are currently taking CNS-active drugs including tranquilizers or antidepressant drugs, or alcohol in excess, and patients who suffer from emotional disturbance or depression[seePRECAUTIONS; Drug...
Antidepressant-like effect of tramadol and its enantiomers in reserpinized mice: comparative study with desipramine, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine and opiates. Tramadol is a centrally acting analgesic that demonstrates opioid and monoaminergic properties. Several studies have suggested that tramadol could play...
Impact of wastewater treatment plant discharge of lidocaine, tramadol, venlafaxine and their metabolites on the quality of surface waters and groundwater The presence of the anesthetic lidocaine (LDC), the analgesic tramadol (TRA), the antidepressant venlafaxine (VEN) and the metabolites O-desmethyltra...
Seizures.Some people who have taken tramadol have reported havingseizures. There are many different types of seizures and some of them are not easy to recognize. Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following signs that a seizure is happening or could happen. ...
Prescribe ULTRAM ER with caution for patients taking tranquilizers or antidepressant drugs and patients who use alcohol in excess. Tell your patients not to exceed the recommended dose and to limit their intake of alcohol. Serotonin Syndrome Risk The development of a potentially life-threatening serot...