Tramadol/Utram withdrawal

[kazyn]

Hi all.

I have been on Tramadol (called Ultram in the US) and have just stopped taking it after cutting down over a few weeks, as the side effects were worse than the pain.

This has caused a new problem. I am now experienceing the worst withdrawal symptoms. I can't sleep, I can't stop shaking. I am nauseus and have diarrhoea.

Has anyone else experienced this and how long did the withdrawal last? Also will I be back to normal once the withdrawal is over?

[PNUTTRO]

Call your doctor.

[Cakedec]

It is very NOT fun. I should have contacted my dr. first and followed their plan to GRADUALLY wean off it. You can still do this. Then you will feel better almost right away and if you gradually taper down your body won't react as strongly. Maybe there is something milder they could switch you over to. Good luck.

Deb
posterior surgery 7/24/06
T5-L5

[lelc2002@yahoo]

Hi...I was on percoset & tried to go off too fast & paid the price for it! Then went to a Pain Management Dr...he gave me a lower dose of it & I eventually weaned down to half a tablet then to a quarter of a tablet in the evenings until I was off.. I still suffered mild depression but gradually felt better as the months went on...Ly :)
ps. eventually you will get back to 'normal' but not until the drugs are out of your system-several mths...for me..
http://lynnebackattack.blogspot.com
fused t-11 to l-5 Aug 2006

[kazyn]

Hi all,

Thanks for your replies.

I have been to my doctor this morning. I had been weaning off under his care, but it seems that my body couldn't take it and I have to admit, I did try cutting down more quickly than I should have. He thinks that I have also caught a stomach bug, like the withdrawal symptoms weren't enough!

I didn't sleep at all last night. I was up with restless legs and arms and my stomach wouldn't settle. I have now been given some stuff to help settle my tummy and it seems to have helped. I am feeling much better today. We have also upped my tramadol dose a bit for a few weeks and then we will try again. He has also suggested trying herbal nytol to help me sleep.

I have to say, I never want to experience withdrawal again. It really is horrible. If you are reading this, please learn from my mistake and don't try to come of the meds too quickly. It really isn't worth it.

[PNUTTRO]

You seem in better spirits now. It must have been miserable.

take care
p

[kazyn]

Thanks P :)