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Hi am on tramadol and down to 50mg a day

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belinda33872
belinda33872

I am still having strange side effects like jaw stiffness and head aches am taking it slow as have tried before cold turkey and was like a fire breathing dragon not very pleasant,am on day 14 of only taking 1 a day and thought it would have settled down by now,any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

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  • ruth86511
    ruth86511 belinda33872

    Posted

    I would suggest that you wait until you stabilise before you drop dose lower. Withdrawals can last for many months/years for some people. Depending on how long you have been taking Tramadol.
    • belinda33872
      belinda33872 ruth86511

      Posted

      Thank you will be waiting as I don't think I could cope at the moment and have family obligations so need to be some bit normal

  • j68551
    j68551 belinda33872

    Posted

    Tramadol a synthetic opiate which is less addictive than the darling of the pharma companies: Oxycodone, aka OxyContin or " Hillbilly Heroin."  If your pain level allows it try to reduce the dose. Take half a capsule 25 mg with 500 mg paracetamol and strong coffee no sugar. Or stop if you can. Go cold turkey.  Swimming will help. And if you live in a cold country steaming hot bubble baths is recommended. Don't forget to drink plenty of water. Good luck Bangkok-Johnny  

    • belinda33872
      belinda33872 j68551

      Posted

      I don't know if it's less addictive but I have been on other tabs like palexia solpadol ect and had no problems coming off those having big problems with tramadol

  • ange7a
    ange7a belinda33872

    Posted

    Belinda I hope in the last five days you are feeling a bit better. Keep going now, as the other messenger said you can have a paracetamol and a coffee.

    Please keep going you will be fine in the end

    • belinda33872
      belinda33872 ange7a

      Posted

      Hi ange7a will keep at it but the more I do the worse the side effects seem to be as in the busy days I feel terrible and days I don't do anything not so I find it extremely strange, sorry for rambling a bit, thanks for your comment 😐

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