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How bad is this drug?

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mike67005
mike67005

Hi all

I am on Tramadol 50mg. The box states to take 1-2 twice daily, although my GP says i can take up to 8 if i need to (which i never will, i take 2 a day) but i have a concern. I have recently looked into Tramadol and i am finding more and more the mention of it causing seizures. Even in people taking below the daily recommended allowance it has been known to cause seizures. Should this be on my mind? Or am i looking too much into it ?

Many Thanks

Mike

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  • BARBRN
    BARBRN mike67005

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    Hi Mike. I really appreciated your note. It seems many people write about how awful this drug is, yet they don't say why they are taking it. I don't think I would go through a hellish withdrawal if the drug I was taking gave me quality of life. I have taken Trams for 5 years. I take 1-3/day. I have gone several days without them and had none of these withdrawals. The only thing I have is severe pain due to my diagnosis when I don't take them. I have heard of people having seizures, because of taking a very large dose with other meds. If you have pain the drug will work on the pain...if you are just popping pills you may have problems when you stop. You are your own judge. Do what is best for Mike.

    • luis28539
      luis28539 BARBRN

      Posted

      Hello, Micke, I am completely in agreement with you because if it relieves the pain it helps you to live life happier have a good day ?

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