Tramadol Side Effects
Tramadol side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using tramadol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
*seizure (convulsions);
*a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
*shallow breathing, weak pulse.
Less serious side effects may include:
*dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
*nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
*blurred vision;
*flushing (redness, warmth, or tingly feeling); or
*sleep problems (insomnia).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect tramadol?
You may be more likely to have a seizure (convulsions) if you take tramadol while you are using certain other medicines. Do not take tramadol without telling your doctor if you also use any of the following medications:
*an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam); or
*an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor); paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft).
Before taking tramadol, tell your doctor if you also use:
*carbamazepine (Tegretol);
*warfarin (Coumadin);
*digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
*ketoconazole (Nizoral);
*erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab);
*rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater);
*St. John’s wort;
*quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinadex, Cardioquin, Quinora); or
*drugs that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, other pain medications, muscle relaxants, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with tramadol. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
