Marylee
I was prescribed tramadol but i'm scared to take it only 5 hours after taking a vicodin. Is it safe?
Tyra
tramadol is an opioid (synthetic opiate) and Vicodin is an actual opiate. Should they be co-administered? Probably not. Do I take them within several hours of each other? Yup. I would just be careful of the dosage. I would not take anything more then the lowest possible theraputic dose of each. Here are the facts...GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of tramadol increases the seizure risk in patients taking other opioids. These agents are often individually epileptogenic and may have additive effects on seizure threshold during coadministration. CNS- and respiratory-depressant effects may also be additive. In patients who have been previously dependent on or chronically using opioids, tramadol can also reinitiate physical dependence or precipitate withdrawal symptoms.MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of tramadol and other opioids should be avoided in general. Tramadol should not be used in opioid-dependent patients, and use in patients who are chronically on opioids is also not recommended. Tramadol is contraindicated in patients with acute opioid intoxication. Tramadol dosage should be reduced if it must be used in patients receiving opioids. Patients should be monitored for development of seizures and CNS and respiratory depression.
Major
It's probably okay. Don't do it every day. You may have sedation or other side effects. Eight hours would be better.
Evia
Tramadol in my opinion is never safe.... But if you wanna take it 5 hrs later is fine...
Candie
there both opoid tabs ,,,,recomended dose every 4 to 6 hours,could be very dangerous,depending when y taking y next dose of tramadol ..be careful very emma xxx
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