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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
Hi Ed,
Sure, there are a lot of other analgesics that can be prescribed. Which ones depend on your condition(s), medical history, and other factors. Analgesics are not generally the firstline medications prescribed for peripheral neuropathy (usually gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, or Topamax, but others as well) but often are in conjuction with non-analgesics.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/per...ents-and-drugs
I'm not sure, but it sounds to me like you're describing an increasing tolerance for tramadol. Tolerance can occur with any kind of analgesic; how fast depends on your metabolism. This should not be confused with addiction.
http://drugs.about.com/od/mdrugandme...erance_def.htm
These are matters to discuss with your doctor(s) to make some kind of change if warranted.
HTH,
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Dr. Smith,
Glad you replied back. I guess I should have posted this with my original message. I'm also currently on Gabapentin (1200mg x3/day), Cymbalta (60mg/day), and Nortriptyline (20mg/day). Guess I just wanted to see if an others are taking Tramadol and if they have/are taking more on some days, less on others. I was also wondering if there's a replacement for Tramadol. Thanks for your reply!!!
Ed
08-17-2011, 12:17 PM
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