Posted by Maxime on June 25, 2006, at 21:05:20
In reply to Re: Tramadol/Ultram - a psych drug too?, posted by highone on June 25, 2006, at 20:15:41
DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
ULTRAM may induce psychic and physical dependence of the morphine-type (µ-opioid).(See WARNINGS.) Dependence and abuse, including drug-seeking behavior and taking illicit actions to obtain the drug are not limited to those patients with prior history of opioid dependence. The risk in patients with substance abuse has been observed to be higher. ULTRAM is associated with craving and tolerance development. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if ULTRAM is discontinued abruptly. These symptoms may include:anxiety,sweating,insomnia,rigors,pain,nausea,tremors,diarrhea,upper respiratory symptoms, piloerection, and rarely hallucinations. Clinical experience suggests that withdrawal symptoms may be relieved by reinstitution of opioid therapy followed by a gradual, tapered dose reduction of the medication combined with symptomatic support.
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