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Brand Names: Ultram ER, Zytram XL
Generic Name: Tramadol ER
See also: Tramadol

What is Tramadol ER? Tramadol ER, an extended release preparation, is a non-opioid analgesic drug used in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain.

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Reasons Taken

16 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tramadol ER.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 9 56%
Other 4 25%
Stiffness/spasticity 2 12%
Muscle Pain 1 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Tramadol ER.

  50 mg As needed 100 mg As needed 100 mg Daily 150 mg Daily 200 mg Daily 300 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Tramadol ER or how long patients were taking Tramadol ER before stopping.

Currently taking Tramadol ER

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
3
1
2
0

Stopped taking Tramadol ER

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
1
1
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Tramadol ER (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 3 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Side effects too severe 3 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Personal research 2 33% Personal research: 33%
Expense 1 17% Expense: 17%
Doctor's advice 1 17% Doctor's advice: 17%


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