Get Informed: Ultram
Active Ingredient(s)
Tramadol
What does it do?
This product is used for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain. It is believed to work by acting on opioid receptors in the brain, as well as the important signaling chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-21 8:11 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-20 9:02 PM
Other Names
- Tramadol
- Ultram
- Ultram ER
- Ryzolt
- Zydol
- Zamadol
- Larapam
- Mabron
- Maxitram SR
- Tradorec XL
- Tramquel SR
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 03 Mar 1995
- Est US Patients*
- 3,252,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Ultram or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Ultram
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Ultram during the past year.
Ultram Safety Report
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What is Ultram used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 21,600 patients that use Ultram (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Back/Neck Pain | 53% | 
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| Pain-Generalized | 51% | 
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| Fibromyalgia | 26% |
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| Osteoarthritis | 22% |
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| Neuropathic Pain | 16% |
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| Migraine/Headache | 6% |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 6% |
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How well does Ultram work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 21,600 users taking Ultram (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 76%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Ultram outweigh the bad things.
- 9%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Ultram.
Common Side Effects of Ultram
iGuard regularly polls our more than 21,600 users taking Ultram (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
35% of patients experience side-effects on Ultram
5% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Ultram
Most Common Side Effects...
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Fatigue
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Drowsiness
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Dizziness
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Constipation
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Dryness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Allergic Reaction, Cold Sensitivity, Grogginess/Confusion, Hallucinations, Hot Flashes, Insomnia, Itch/Rash, Loss of Libido, Memory/Speech Problems, Muscle Pain/Cramps, Restlessness, Sweating, Swelling/Edema, Tinnitus, Weakness, Withdrawal Problems
Global Patient Feedback for Ultram (Tramadol) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I am a 34 yr old female with SEVERAL med probs. the most severe being Fibromyalgia. which comes with depression. I have been taking Ultram on and off for 15 yrs. So far it is the only thing that helps me. I have tried Lyrica, and I can't handle walking around like I have been on a drinking binge for 2 weeks, it made me look, act and feel intoxicated. I am happy with the Ultram. at least I can function and go to the park with my kids and do things with them I couldn't before. I wouldn't trade it.
34 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-19 16:05:30
Question/Comment:
I HAVE TRYED TAKING TRAMODOL BUT CAN,T STAY AWAKE.I WAS TAKING ULTRAM ER AND DID GREAT BUT I CAN NO LONGER PAY THE CO PAY OF $ 85.00 each month.I WAS INFORMED THE OTHER DAY THAT THEY HAVE COME OUT WITH A OFF BRAND OF THIS.I HOPE SO I REALLY FEEL SO MUCH BETTER WHEN I HAVE THAT TIME RELEASED ALONG WITH MY REGULAR PAIN PILL.
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-08 03:26:19
Question/Comment:
I stopped Tramadol because I cannot work 40 hrs week while taking it and when I do, I sleep away the day. I am also stopping Savella (just weened off that) was taking 50 mg 3xday and can no longer stand the dry heaves or the nausea. I feel like I have been through a drug store of prescriptions from my doctors; rheumatologist, family doctor, etc. These drugs will put me on disability.
57 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-06 21:07:39
Question/Comment:
I have been on Tramadol for a little over three years now. I love it! It was a miracle worker for me with the arthritis that I suffer from. I am hardly able to walk if I don't take it, but am able to do so much more when I do. I only take one other pain medication with it and together I feel like a new person!
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-24 19:50:16
Question/Comment:
Thank you for the info on the chest pains and nausea, it was a lot of help. I'm no longer on the Tramadol. 50 yr. female.
50 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-20 16:28:39
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