Tramadol?

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DD has been given this after breaking a rib at work. I'd like to know if it supresses the appetite? She's a titchy size 6 as it is and can't really afford to lose weight (especially as a keen sportswoman).

Just to warn you; I took this drug for a prolapsed disc in my back and it affected me quite badly - made me feel 'drugged up' and very whoozy. I only took two and DH was so concerned for me I went back to taking paracetamol and codeine which worked fine although caused constipation (because of the codeine).

Tramadol is quite addictive. I took it for two weeks once and found it quite unpleasant to stop. I would not take it again for more than a couple of days, and then only if other painkillers did not work. I don't remember it affecting my appetite.

I agree it's evil stuff, we've had her very confused, she's sleeping LOTS and itches all over but paracetamol isn't enough, she's alternating one Tramadol with paracetamol. She's allergic to Ibuprofen so that rules out some pain management.

Very addictibe and can supress appetite. DH has been on it numerous times.

DH is quite skinny and Ive always noticed he doesnt eat as much when he takes tramadol.

I had it last year for a trapped nerve in my neck. I think I had enough for two weeks.

I didn't really notice any side effects (I was able to choose not to drive, so didn't, but didn't feel impaired). I can't recall any problems with appetite, and I certainly didn't lose any weight unfortunately.

I gradually moved from Tramadol to Ibuprofen, fairly effectively (along with physio).

would diclofennac/voltorol being an alternative?

Thank you DJM! I shall now stop worrying quite so much. She's keen to stop taking it as soon as possible because she hates the spaced out feeling it gives her but I think we'll need a few more days yet.

She's back at the GP on Monday so I'll get her to ask about Voltorol.

Nope she can't take Voltorol, one oft's contradictions is a previous reaction to a NSAID and she's allergic to them.

She need not worry about the addictive problems associated with tramadol as long as the strength of her pain relief is matched to the degree of her pain.
I've used tramadol very effectively in the past but it is a strong painkiller

Thank you Ron, haven't mentioned addictiveness to her as I know she'd stop taking it as it would worry her but it you've put my mind at rest. She is being sensible about the amount she takes.

I hallucinated badly on Tramadol. Felt really "drugged" and for the first time ever understood why celebs and others took, and got addicted to prescription pain killers.
Suffice to say, I have only ever taken one tablet - never again!

I used to work for J-C (it's them who make it right?) and when it was introduced it was intended - I think - to be a replacement for other NSAIDs like Nurofen. Because those drugs have a risk of stomach problems. I don't want to give mis information here or be alarmist. I would call the pharmaceutical company number on the insert in the packet and ask them what they think. That would be my course of action NOW if you're at all worried.

Meant to add, the pharmaceutical company will know all the contra indications and will advise you correctly.
HTH

Brain just kicked in J-C make tramaset. But my advice still stands, phone the pharma company.

It's a good painkiller. It made me spaced out. Can't remember about appetite as I was so unwell generally at the time. I did have problems coming off it, though and had very bad side effects after coming off it too quickly. These are quite unusual but are well documented if you want to google it.

tramadol not a nsaid though so fine for your daughter as she is allergic to nsaid?

Yes DD is allergic to NSAIDs, I double checked with the very good looking, young doctor that presribed the Tramadol that she'd be ok as the one time she took a NSAID by mistake we thought she was having a heart attack. Have always double checked since then (as does she). She had to wear a very fetching red wrist band in hospital to highlight her allergy on Wednesday along with the usual white hospital band.

i have been prescribed tramadol following my posterior repair 2 weeks ago.
I did not hallicinate nor did it affect my appetite.
Im actually thinking it wasnt a very strong painkiller as it did little to ease my pain.

i took tramadol for about 5 months last year, and had mega withdrawal coming off it
also for the first few months taking it, i was high as a kite