Getting sick on Tramadol

januarybabe · 03-29-2012, 03:38 PM

I got Rx for Tramadol and been taking since March 13. This is in addition to 2700 mg Neurontin.

I have been taking any where form one to three 50 mg pills a day.

I took one this morning and six hours later and vomited.

A few days ago I did feel light headed and nauseous but did not associate it with Tramadol.

Could Tramadol be making me sick six hours after taking?

mrsD · 03-29-2012, 03:42 PM

Yes, tramadol can cause nausea/vomiting. I had this when I first started it.

Are you taking and SSRI drugs? It might be some drug interaction with another medication...that should be looked up for you here:
http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html
People who are slow metabolizers, may have longer duration of action with tramadol.

I use typically 1/2 tablet (25mg) now when I need it at night. A whole one
is often too much for me.

I have only had the nausea twice, way in the beginning. I don't use it very often so I keep my dosage low.

januarybabe · 03-29-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks for reply. I went to site and didn't see any drug interactions. I didn't think of slicing pill as they are so small to begin with. I am small size at 104 lbs so perhaps I can use a smaller dose.

mrsD · 03-30-2012, 04:29 AM

I use a pill splitter. They are available at most pharmacies.

This is a photo of one type
http://www.drugstore.com/ezy-dose-ta...8?catid=191623

Long acting medications, should not be cut unless they are labeled
as safe to do so.
Tramadol does come in a timed release form starting at 100mg...so
make sure your pill is the immediate release 50mg before trying to split.

The extended release tend to be very small for tramadol.

januarybabe · 03-30-2012, 06:08 AM

I did look at my pill bottlemand it says Hcl after name. I checked on drug Niaspan and it said ER.

mrsD · 03-30-2012, 06:19 AM

I find that using the 1/2 tablet or 25mg, to be just as effective pain wise for me as the 50mg! (with no side effects except some little hangover the next morning). Of course I don't have any tolerance issues because I only use it once a week or less.

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