Is tramadol considered a narcotic?

Question

I was prescribed Tramadol and it says it has the similiar effects of narcotic opiod analgesics? Just wondering if I should be watchful when taking this b/c I do not want to get addicted to this drug.

Answer 1

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no, its not a narcotic, but it is similar to narcotic analgesics so it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence .. meaning theres a possibility for you to get addicted to it.

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pharmacy technician

Answer 2

Tramadol is not a narcotic. It has some of the same properties of opiods which is why it works. But it is not a narcotic or even controlled. Some drugs aren't narcotics but are treated the same in a pharmacy because of tendency to become addictive or the use in rave parties. That is what I mean by controlled. Tramadol is a pain reliever that can help you if taken as directed. It has given my mother great relief from many different health issues.

hope this helps!

Answer 3

Yes Tramadol is a narcotic used for moderate to severe pain. Your doctor prescribed this to you for a reason. You probably need it to control your pain, that is what it is for. Just because it is a narcotic doesn't mean you will get addicted to it. Do you have an addiction history? If you're that worried about it ask your dr for a non-narcotic pain reliever.

Answer 4

Yes and no... Yes it has some similarities to narcotics, and used to be considered one of them. Today it is not considered an official narcotic. Taken as directed, it has almost no chance of causing dependency/addiction. It is actually an extremely effective and safe alternative to more traditional narcotic drugs. Read the literature that came with it, and don't abuse it, but don't be afraid of it either.

I and several family members have used it at various times, and it seems to be a great med... I have yet to see any nasty side effects in any of the patients I have given it to...

Best,
Ed, RN

Answer 5

Yes, Tramadol is a narcotic. Read at the website:

http://www.drugs.com/ultram.html

Answer 6

The website mentioned by Tenn Gal says specifically that Tramadol is a "narcotic-like" drug, not a narcotic. It is not yet considered a narcotic by the government, although that could change at any time. 50 mg. of Tramadol is considered the equivalent of 10 mg. of Vicodin, according to my doctor.

It should never be taken with alcohol, as with any narcotic-like drugs. It can cause constipation like others of this type. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you about any other drug interactions with your regular prescriptions.

Answer 7

No it's not a narcotic, but does act like one. This includes withdraw which is a real bad with this drug. It's much worse than vic or perks. Be very careful with this drug. In lose dosages it puts you to sleep in higher dosages in keeps you up. You also get nausea

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I was on it for 4 years