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Posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2014, at 18:39:16
I thought tramadol was a basically fairly new med but after searching interenet seems it's been approved for many years? Anyone know how long it's been approved for? Thanks Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 26, 2014, at 20:45:20
In reply to How many years has tramadol been available for?, posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2014, at 18:39:16
I wanna say early to mid 90s.
Posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2014, at 21:11:59
In reply to Re: How many years has tramadol been available for?, posted by Christ_empowered on July 26, 2014, at 20:45:20
CE that is what I also saw but how come didn't hear of it till a couple years ago? Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on July 28, 2014, at 1:25:09
In reply to Re: How many years has tramadol been available for? » Christ_empowered, posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2014, at 21:11:59
It was introduced in West Germany by Grunethal (the company responsible for thalidomide, hmmmm) in the 1970's
It hit the english speaking world in the mid 90's and gradualy became more popular over time
Posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2014, at 20:36:51
In reply to Re: How many years has tramadol been available for?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on July 28, 2014, at 1:25:09
Jono what do you think of it for pain? You left the hmmm . So not any good in your opinion? Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on July 29, 2014, at 1:53:01
In reply to Re: How many years has tramadol been available for? » jono_in_adelaide, posted by Phillipa on July 28, 2014, at 20:36:51
Hi Phillipa
I used it for a few weeks when i strained my neck, and found it great, especialy the factyou can still take tylenol for breakthrough pain while on it.
When my mother had her hip replacement, tramadol SR was a middle step for her pain, first she was on Oxycontin and Percacet, then Tramadol SR snd Tylenol, then just Tylenol or Advil, she also found it good.
It is about the same strength as Tylenol with Codeine # 3, but with less potential for addiction and abuse, less constipation and fewer other side effects.
Posted by Phillipa on July 29, 2014, at 19:47:08
In reply to Re: How many years has tramadol been available for?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on July 29, 2014, at 1:53:01
So do you also feel that you can take this even though take low dose SSRI and benzo? Phillipa
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