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Ottawa, ON

Has anyone stopped taking Tramadol, and if so did they experience withdrawal symptoms?

January 12, 2016 (edited)
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Members shared varied experiences with stopping Tramadol, with withdrawal symptoms largely depending on dosage and duration of use. Several... Read more

Members shared varied experiences with stopping Tramadol, with withdrawal symptoms largely depending on dosage and duration of use. Several members reported no issues stopping cold turkey after short-term use, while others described significant withdrawal effects like stomach cramps, nausea, and painful symptoms when doses were delayed, especially for those taking higher doses (100mg up to 4 times daily) over extended periods. A recurring theme was the strong recommendation to consult a doctor and taper off slowly rather than stopping abruptly, as withdrawal can be physically uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Thanks for all the input. I decided not t stop taking it after all. I need to take something, and don't seem to get any bad side effects from Tramadol. It only takes the edge off the pain but better than nothing, and also better than feeling dizzy!

January 13, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been on these for yrs honey and even if I wait longer than I shud b4 havin my next dose I get really bad painful stomach. I wudnt recommend comin off then wi out yor docs say so as u shud be weaned off them hope this helps xx

January 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I use to get tramadol injection and the work really well ! But no relief from the pill . I don't no of any withdrawal s but I think if you can leave a message with your doctor thru the nurse for his advice is the best thing to do.

January 13, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've tried so many pain meds so far and now I'm on oxycodone/acedeminaphin for pain every 4 hours and that doesn't seem to be working to great.. I used tramadol at one time and had to get off cause of stomach .. Withdrawals were stomach cramps , took a few day to clear up......

January 13, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't take it but take other pain meds and I would never stop taking them cold turkey. I would go in to such severe withdrawal. I would gradually cut down. It can be very dangerous to stop taking some medications cold turkey. Even if it's for nothing else but your physical comfort I would ask your doctor for a schedule on how to reduce slowly.

January 13, 2016

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