Should i take paxil with tramadol?

Miyoko

I currently take paxil for anxiety, but also my pain specialist prescribed me Tramadol for my back pain, but I've heard this can be a dangerous combination? Does anyone know if these can be taken together- I'm fixing the anxiety, but am now back in pain.



Graig

You shouldn't take opiates with SSRI medications because of a condition called Seratonin Syndrome,which can be fatal. Does your pain specialist know you are on the Paxil? Tramadol MAY be okay, because it is not technically an opiate, but binds to some of the same receptors. If your pain doc knows you are on the Paxil and prescribed the Tramadol anyway, then it is probably okay, but you can call his office and ask if you are worried. If not, then for sure call and tell him. Here is the Wikipedia on Seratonin Syndrome, in the meantime: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seratonin_s



Dusty

Ask you doctor or pharmist!



Mallory

It's not reccommended to take Paxil with Tramadol. There is a risk for a dangerous side effect called seritonin syndrome. I would discuss this with the pain specialist and suggest another drug would be a safer alternative. <snip>Serotonergic Drugs: Based on the mechanism of action of paroxetine hydrochloride and the potential for serotonin syndrome, caution is advised when PAXIL is coadministered with other drugs or agents that may affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter systems, such as triptans, linezolid (an antibiotic which is a reversible non-selective MAOI), lithium, tramadol, or St. John's Wort.



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Can i mix 50mg tramadol with 10mg ambein?

Argelia

I take 50mg to 100mg of Tramadol for pain and take the Ambien at night to help me sleep. In the morning I take 40mg Celexa. Are there any bad combinations with these medications. I have heard of taking tramadol with antidepressants can cause seizures. I haven't had any problems yet...anyone else?



Lashonda

Tramadol and SSRI's are known to cause serotonin syndrome possibly. This is very rare especially when taken in proper therapeutic doses. The amount of meds that you are taking should pose no threat whatsoever. I take 200mg Tramadol, 2mg Klonopin, 200mg Lamictal, and 10mg Ambien everyday. I have never had a problem.



Garrett

To be absolutely safe I would say not to take the tramdol with 2-3 hours of the Ambien. Of course 100mg of tramdol is a moderate dose and chances of resperitory failure are minute, it could still happen if you are sensative to CNS depressants. So my advice is to continue taking both medications but not within 2-3 hours of one another.



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My doctor gave me a scrip for 180 tramadol is it more dangerous than other painkillers?

Ethelyn

I have had a bad back for years and told my doc that I don't want anything real strong because I still have to function at work. But after reading a little about possible side effects it seems to be worse than taking an opioid. Has anyone taken this stuff and is it worth it?



Carma

I was prescribed tramadol (zydol) about 6 years ago, I was about 16 at the time, for lower back pain following surgery on a herniated disc. I started to take less as the pain decreased but it had horrible side effects. I was so addicted to them I got the shakes and couldn't sleep at all. Then last year I was prescribed the same again under a different generic name; not realising what they were I had a repeat of what had happened. They are a great pain killer but I'd seriously advise staying away from them,I take tylex now, which are a mixture of 500mg paracetamol 30mg codeine in each capsule. I find they work great and yes even though the codeine is slightly addictive, its not a fraction as bad as the tramadol.



Basil

Tramadol will make your back stop hurting, and make you useless.Don't drive, don't drink beer, don't mow the lawn. Just stay in one place, and plan on staying there for a lot of hours.It will stop the pain. Unless your work is watching TV, you won't function very well at all.- Stuart



Lincoln

Personally, I would say that if you have a bad back you should take it.But if you can take 1 week free from work, do it.



Katheleen

They are way overrated. Kills no pain, has horrible side effects. This is a bad joke for people really looking for true pain relief.



Alfred

my dad was prescribed it but won't take it. he doesn't like the way it feels to be on them.



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