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Ultram

Ultram is used for:

Treating moderate to moderately severe pain.

Ultram is an analgesic. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.

Do NOT use Ultram if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ultram
• you have severe diarrhea due to taking an antibiotic
• you are intoxicated with alcohol, other opioids or narcotics (eg, morphine, codeine), sedatives or sleeping medicines (eg, temazepam, zolpidem), or other medicines
• you are taking nefazodone, carbamazepine, or sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ultram :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ultram . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription (especially depression medicines) or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are allergic to codeine, a codeine-related medicine (eg, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, oxycodone), morphine, or a morphine-related medicine (eg, hydromorphone)
• if you have a history of alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• if you have or recently have had any head injury, brain injury or tumor, increased pressure in the brain, or infection of the brain or nervous system
• if you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, epilepsy, seizures, or chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowels
• if you have had recent abdominal surgery
• if you have heart problems, liver problems (eg, hepatitis), kidney problems, thyroid problems, enlargement of the prostate gland, or urinary problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ultram . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbamazepine because it may decrease Ultram "s effectiveness and increase the risk of seizures
• Certain medicines for mental or mood disorders (eg, olanzapine, haloperidol), cyclobenzaprine, isoniazid, other opioid pain medicine (eg, codeine, hydrocodone), phenothiazines (eg, promethazine), sleeping medicines (eg, zolpidem), sodium oxybate (GHB), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), or weight loss medicines (eg, phentermine) because side effects, including excessive drowsiness, trouble breathing, liver problems, or seizures, may be increased
• Furazolidone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, selegiline, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because they may cause serious and sometimes fatal reactions, including restlessness, fever, excessive sweating, confusion, twitching, and seizures
• Oral anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because its side effects, including bleeding, may be increased by Ultram
• Digoxin because the risk of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, or slow heartbeat, may be increased by Ultram

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ultram may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ultram :

Use Ultram as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Ultram by mouth with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Ultram , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ultram .

Important safety information:

• Ultram may cause drowsiness and dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Ultram with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Ultram ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Ultram may cause dizziness; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase this effect. To prevent it, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of this effect.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Ultram before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Use Ultram with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Ultram should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 16 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Ultram has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ultram while you are pregnant. Ultram is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ultram .

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Ultram may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Ultram stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Some people who use Ultram for a long time without a break may develop a physical need to continue taking it. This is known as physical DEPENDENCE. If you suddenly stop taking Ultram , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Ultram :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; fainting; fever; incoordination; muscle stiffness or tremor; seizures.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include bluish skin; cold clammy skin; difficult or slow breathing; drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma; excessive sweating; loss of function in the heart and lungs; nausea and vomiting; pinpoint pupils; seizures; stomach or intestinal pain.

Store Ultram at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ultram out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ultram , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Ultram is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ultram . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.