Tramadol is a synthetic painkiller belonging to a group of medicines known as Opioid Analgesics. It works by blocking pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. It is also used in relieving acute pain after surgery.

• Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain relieving oral medicine that is used as a treatment for moderate to severe pain in adults.
• The extended-release-tablet formulation of this drug is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Sense of imbalance
• Irregular heartbeat
• Agitation
• Anxiety.

Those who misuse or abuse tramadol are at risk for developing an addiction.

• After frequent, prolonged tramadol use, many people develop a tolerance to the drug. This means they have to take larger doses to feel the drug’s effects.
• Along with tolerance, tramadol users may experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using the drug.
• Tramadol withdrawal can cause irritability, depression and flu-like symptoms.
• Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected.
• It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.