Long term effects of taking prescription Tramadol?
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The sites below are sites you can look at for reference.
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I dont know of any real effects on the bone and muscles, but long term IV drug use can lead to sclerosis of the vein that you use the most for your drugs. Sclerosis is a hardening of the vein, usually caused by scar tissue from repeated injections. The main side effect is that that vein will be nearly impossible to obtain blood from and to start an IV line into.
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I wouldn't do it.  I know they're both pretty powerful and both mood altering.  I know that junkies use both so I would not combine them together, you really shouldn't need to.  Methadone is usually used when someone is trying to get off drugs.  Tramadol may not be a narcotic and may not be controlled but it probably should be as it definately alters the mood.
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I was prescribed Elmiron for IC but stopped taking it due to the fact that I was trying to get pregnant and it has a LOT of side effects. So far the best things for me are a pill like Detrol, (it helps lower the amount of times you have to go to the bathroom and also helps with bladder spasms) and I also take prescribed narcotic based pain medicine. Those two things, have helped give my life back. Do not be afraid to ask for help for pain relief if you have a lot of pain with your condition. If you are in severe pain, your body will not heal properly and depression can set in very quickly. I was on the brink of suicide before I went to one last doctor that actually helped me. This is a very real, and chronic disease and needs to be treated effectivley for you.
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With concern for their comfort, just as you should for any patient in pain. \n\nAlso ask about Hepatic & Renal sequelae:  alcohol/drug use, Blood pressure, Headaches, confusion, Hemmorhoids, edema, urinary discomfort, vomiting, loss of sensation, shortness of breath
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throw it away. it has a long term side effect.
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personally I think unless you **must** take some medication, you should probably avoid it.  Why? Because no one really knows whats going to happen long term with these meds. Also, they don't seem all that effective in many studies..they often don't come out much better than placebo.
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There is a new type of non-narcotic oral pain medication that can be prescribed to treat low back pain. Tramadol (Ultram) acts centrally (in the brain) to modulate the sensation of pain and has no anti-inflammatory effect. It is a stronger pain reliever than acetaminophen, but probably not as strong as the narcotic agents. Ultram is often a good option for treatment of low back pain because patients do not build up a tolerance with extended usage and there is a very low incidence of addiction.\n\nThis new medication is still quite expensive and is not covered by some health plans because of the expense. The regularly prescribed dose is one to two 50mg tablets every four to six hours, not to exceed eight pills a day. Exceeding the prescribed dose may lead to respiratory depression or seizures.\n\nUltram has several potential side effects and risks, such as:\n\nDrug interactions. Care should be taken with antidepressant medications, as a combination of Ultram and antidepressant medications can lead to seizures. Ultram should also not be taken in conjunction with alcohol, tranquilizers, or narcotics because the effects are additive and it may impair mental and physical function. \n\nPregnancy risk. Ultram should not be taken by women who may be pregnant. \n\nTolerance. Ultram is not well tolerated by everyone, and some people report feeling "weird" or "unusual" while on the medication.
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If you are responsible about it, none.\n\nSight effects may include: eye damage, leg pains, arm craps, sprained clicking finger, atrophe of every muscle in the body, refusal to leave the computer to urinate or defecate, retinal bleeding, nausea, indigestion, upset stomach, malnutrition, lowering of school grades, loss of job, and excommunication.\n\nComputers are not for everyone. Consult your doctor before use.\n\nPhAtM4N for more questions
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Ummm I definitely know people who have gained weight on it.  Most anti-depressants have that side effect.  It depends on who you are...it doesn't affect everyone.
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While Risperdal is very effective for short-term management, there are no clinical studies to prove its effectiveness in long-term therapy.  Additionally, long-term therapy can cause serious side effects.  If you take this medication, you have to maintain a close relationship with your doctor, in order for him to effectively monitor your condition as it progresses.  I'd recommend discussing any questions or issues with your doctor.  It's important for you both to be on the same page.
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I agree with LFGX3.\n\n\nRitalin affects a normal brain differently, and it can make you sick.  For the person with normal brain function, there are many potential side effects including elevated blood pressure and heart rate, nausea, agitation, headaches, and insomnia.\n\nEven for those people who do need it the side effects are a lot.  I am taking ritalin and have experienced many of it's side effects.\n\nHowever, even short term use can cause long term side effects.\n\nThis is a good book to read:\nAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Williams, J.(2001)
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Common Side Effects: \nCheck with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\nincreased appetite \nindigestion \nnervousness or restlessness \n\nLess frequent or rare: \nCheck with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\ndarkening or lightening of skin color \ndizziness or lightheadedness \nflushing of face or cheeks \nhiccups \nincreased joint pain (after injection into a joint) \nincreased sweating \nsensation of spinning \n\nAlways Notify Doctor: \nLess common \n\nDecreased or blurred vision \nfrequent urination \nincreased thirst
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Most Crohnies can't tollerate most codine Pain killers,\nI take tramadol for my pain and It works well for me ,I get a bit light headed,I wouldn't drive my car while on them tho,  but it does takes the pain away :) for me anyway.\nHugz\nMooo
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This is a good question.  I can only tell you from my experience of taking this type drug for so long that for me it is worth it.  \n\nIt works great for me.  There are side effects but for me it's better then going with out it.
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No, although some medications have that as a side effect
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Side effects\n\nDiclofenac is among the better tolerated NSAIDs. Though 20% of patients on long-term treatment experience side effects, only 2% have to discontinue the drug, mostly due to gastrointestintal complaints.\n\n    * Gastrointestinal complaints are most often noted (see above). The development of ulceration and/or bleeding requires immediate termination of treatment with diclofenac. Most patients receive an ulcer-protective drug as prophylaxis during longterm treatment (misoprostol, ranitidine 150mg at bedtime or omeprazole 20 mg at bedtime).\n    * Liver and renal damage occur infrequently, but are usually reversible. Hepatitis may occur rarely without any warning symptoms and may be fatal. Patients with osteoarthritis develop more often symptomatic liver disease than patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Liver and kidney function should be monitored regularly during longterm treatment. If used for the shortterm treatment of pain or fever, diclofenac has not been found to be more hepatotoxic than other NSAIDs.\n    * Bone marrow depression is noted infrequently (leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombopenia with/without purpura, aplastic anemia). These conditions may be life-threatening and/or irreversible, if detected too late. All patients should be monitored closely. Diclofenac is a weak and reversible inhibitor of thrombocytic aggregation needed for normal coagulation.