Hello friends,
I will really wonder if anyone has any experience of Tramadol. I have been out on 50mg to deal with severe back. Does anyone have any success on the slow release tablets, are they better for Managing pain. I am tempted to ask for them but I worry if they are not effective then 12 hours to wait for the next dose.
get relief if needed before the next dose of extended release is due. It is important to remember this drug contains Tylenol so you must not exceed the prescribed daily.dose An over dose of Tylenol will severely damage the kidneys and can lead to death. When the mid level opiods cease to control the pain it may be necessary to move up to the top tier and use morphine or one of the other strong pain meds. Meeting with someone in a pain clinic would be helpful. The most important thing with extended release is to have a breakthrough medicine available. Any of these pain meds will cause constipation so anticipate this and start bowel regime straightaway.
Much depends on your own preferences. Time-release would be better for nights, I suppose. Longer acting could help. Tramadol is a good drug for people in your situation. Talk with your pharmacist and see what he or she thinks.
Take care,
Carol