Tramadol with effexor

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1128565 tn?1316721143 s chemical structure is very different. The closest relative to Effexor is tramadol. I know Tramadol already been used for Effexor withdrawal due to their similarities. Tramadol possesses weak agonist actions at the μ-opioid receptor, releases serotonin, and inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine.
Avatar f tn So I guess my questions are, will I feel physically better someday or would it be best to start the process of getting off Effexor all over again, and has anyone had the same experience with Wellbutrin and Effexor, and how did you deal with it?
1128565 tn?1316721143 You don't have to ask for melatonin, it is sold in health food store. A medication that you can ask for for temporary use is tramadol (usually a low will be more suitable for you to prevent opiate addiction, so you can ask for tramacet which is 37.5mg tramadol and 325mg acetaminophen) since it's really close to Effexor and it already been used to make the Effexor withdrawals less intense.
Avatar f tn I'm taking SSRI with tramadol 100mg. Anyone have any advice about how this drug works?
Avatar f tn yes tapering is the only safe way off of tramadol. with tramadol w/d there is risk of seizure going cold turkey.you are doing great continue with your taper. you are making excellent progress.
Avatar m tn Are you aware that Tramadol contains chemicals similar to Effexor, an antidepressant? That could be why you feel so much better when you increase your dose.
Avatar f tn I have been on Effexor for over 5 years for depression. ...never quite getting the relief I needed. My Doctor added Seroquel and Tramadol -very low dose- and boom...have never felt better. I have taken this combo for over two years. Some days , I forget the Efexxor 35 mg and those are the only days I feel irritated and bad. I really think I need to get this med out of my system, as it never worked well, and because I take such a low dose now, it prob. is doing nothing.
376940 tn?1241682007 Due to its serotonergic activity, coadministration of tramadol with serotonin-enhancing drugs such as SSRIs, SNRIs, nefazodone, trazodone, and mirtazapine may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors.
4757133 tn?1358797625 What is the rationale for the heavy drug load? Have you checked the interactions with tramadol and Vicodin? There are risks involves, especially as you drink a lot of alcohol.
4753943 tn?1359934569 Sooo some people on here know I've been on Vicodin detox for a little over a week. I am on day 9 without Vicodin. My intense back pain never stopped. I saw a different doctor than the one who freely prescribed me whatever I pleased, because I no longer trust her. This doctor today, felt my entire back and she said there were so many muscle spasms everywhere I felt. She actually called the whole situation crazy. I told her I am on day 9 of Vicodin detox.
Avatar m tn I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there who has had the same results with Tramadol or has been prescribed Tramadol for depression?
Avatar n tn The antidepressant included in tramadol is close in chemical structure to the antidepressant effexor which is generally accepted as the hardest AD to withdraw from, hence the difficulties many have getting off tram. The problem arises from the metabolites of both drugs which have long half lives making withdrawal a non-linear drawn out process.
Avatar f tn I am taking 375mg effexor xr and tramadol for arthritis in my hip it is a pain medication. I am 46 yrs. old never got in trouble with anything until I started taking the effexor xr nothing phases me. So what do I do I have been stealing from my friends i stole a ring, now i am going to court for it I admitted to it. So my friends are not my friends because it is a circle of neighbors that all hang out.
Avatar f tn I am detoxing off off tramadol. I took a break from hell in the form off 3 suboxone over 2 days. I am feeling like I am getting worse! Did I put myself right back where I was and wasted the week of hell I've just gone through?!? I need to know approx: how long this detox pain will last for? This is my first time on this forum thing, so please somebody answer me. I've been awake for 5 days. Except yesterday I got 3 hrs sleep when I took the suboxone.
Avatar f tn Typical advice is no on this one. Tramadol is only not an opiate on paper. That's why they can give it like candy. it has an effexor like anti depressant in it too. So it can be lethal to get off high doses. In other words don't play with Tramadol it's dangerous. Like I said this is typical advice. I have not tried it personally. Good luck.
2107732 tn?1335127983 I am glad you asked about this and did some research. Tramadol comes with a whole bunch of problems. Some doctors do believe this drug is not a narcotic. Many states are now labeling this drug as a Scheduled narcotic and rightfully so.
Avatar n tn I suspect the depression is caused by withdrawal from the antidepressant component of tramadol. As with effexor, following a taper with tramadol is much gentler on the brain but as you are already off, (which is a great thing), you may want to talk to your md about trying an antidepressant to help restore your brain chemistry. On the non prescription side, 5htp or St John's wort can work equally as well.
Avatar f tn Like most of you I was put on Effexor to help with a depressing, stressful time in my life. That was 15 years ago and may I add about 75 pounds less ago. I have gained a tremendous amount of weight taking this drug. At 55, I am trying to eat clean, exercise, lose weight and get in better physical condition. I have wanted to stop taking this drug but just like all of you the side effects were so bad I kept going back on them after usually one to two days.
348629 tn?1212325673 FYI though, I was on Effexor XR 300mg and the max dose of tramadol (active ingredient in ultram) 400mg for two month and I did not have any problems. Your doc should be aware of this though and monitor you for symptoms of too much serotonin. Methadone is addictive in it own right, so be careful if you go that route.
1544088 tn?1293661019 I feel for you. Do you have any Tramadol? Its made chemically similar to effexor so tricks the body into thinking it's getting Effexor. Unfortunately with this drug you just have to ride through the withdrawlds. I wasn;t able to do it which is why I was paying $400/month for 450mg Effexor XR (yes, that is well above the FDA limit, I had the devil of a practitioner prescribe it to me).
1433412 tn?1283437685 I'm with ya. Tramadol was not my doc (hydro was) but I feel very similar. The 1st ten days the physical stuff sucked but the mental seemed ok. Since then I'm an emotionless mess. Fake it til you make it I guess but this $ucks out load! My job is there...I used to like it...LOL I'm not on the anti-depressants though. Never had an issue with that and I know is part of the detox process. This is for the birds.... Agh!
Avatar m tn It will take about 5-7 days to get over the physical symptoms of detox and you may find you have nagging problems with depression as tramadol contains a built-in antidepressant similar to brand Effexor. If you have those kinds of continuing problems ask your doctor if depression needs to be treated. Unfortunately, both tramadol and Effexor are meds that need to be tapered down over time. I did a month-long taper with Tramadol and still had five days of he//. This is YOUR health!
469210 tn?1219188128 m sure you know that tramadol is ultram without the ibuprophen or whatever they mix with tramadol to make ultram. That's just the way it affects me, though, I'm sure that as with most other drugs it affects different people different ways.
Avatar m tn Hi, I'm 27 yrs old, and have been addicted to hydrocodone and tramadol for the better part of 5 years. It first started with shoulder surgery and continued on recreationally. I had a prescription for tramadol for over 3 years, and it has now run out. I still have access to hydrocodone and tramadol, without a prescription. I'm basically fed up with my whole life and routine revolving around medication. Not to mention, the financial drain due to the addiction.