A new study has found that tramadol, a less powerful opioid painkiller, carries the same risks of addiction as other opioids.
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How to stop taking tramadol
Never stop taking tramadol suddenly. Instead, work with a doctor to gradually taper off tramadol by 10% daily, 20% every three to five days, and 25% a week.
Does Tramadol show up on drug tests?
Tramadol won’t show up on a standard drug test. But Tramadol does show up on drug testing for prescription medications. More on the types of drug tests that
What are tramadol withdrawal symptoms?
Tramadol withdrawal symptoms include restlessness, insomnia, sweating and abdominal pain. Risk of seizure is also possible during tramadol withdrawal. More here
How much tramadol is too much?
It depends – while it’s difficult to overdose on tramadol, too much tramadol can cause serious health problems at relatively low doses. More information on the
Stop Illegally Selling Opioids Online, FDA Warns
Over the summer, the FDA has issued similar warnings to 70 websites. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning this week to the operators of 21 websites that the administration says sell mislabeled and illegal opioids to Americans. The websites, which are run by four companies, have been “illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved, and… Continue reading Stop Illegally Selling Opioids Online, FDA Warns
Vets Believe That Some Pet Owners Injure Their Animals To Get Opioids
A new study reveals that 13% of veterinarians believed a client had intentionally injured a pet or made them ill in order to be prescribed a drug. A small research study in Colorado had disturbing results: the study found that 13% of veterinarians believe that people are using their pets to obtain opioids—by making them… Continue reading Vets Believe That Some Pet Owners Injure Their Animals To Get Opioids