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Uses:
Ultram® is a non-upiod analgesic used in the treatment and prevention of
pain.
How To Take This Medication:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by
your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
Side Effects:
Side effects, that may go away during treatment include
dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, headache, or sweating. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as
possible if you experience skin rash, itching, seizures, or hallucinations. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for
longer than prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest;
swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor
immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Avoid alcohol while you are using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of
alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operated machinery, or do anything else that
could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine
alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to
perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women:
if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not
breast-feed while taking this medicine.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold
and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
Drug Interactions:
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are also
taking cyclobenzaprine or medicine for depression or other emotional or mood disorders. If
you are taking any of these medicines, be sure your doctor knows. additional monitoring of
your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking bupropion, narcotic analgesics, or
have a history of seizures. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side
effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find
out if your medicines interact with each other.
Notes:
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not
prescribed. Do not use the medicine for other health conditions. Keep this product out of
the reach of children.
Missed Dosage:
If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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.
Storage:
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and
light.
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