Posted by 4WD on June 23, 2005, at 22:43:59
In reply to Dear meds wizzes, need tramadol info before appt, posted by ConfuzyQ on June 17, 2005, at 8:50:22
> Hi, am going to see my new pdoc again soon and would really appreciate having the following info first:
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> 1. Could taking 25 to 75 mg. a day of tramadol (and nothing else), then stopping it the day before beginning a new drug trial (of any type), reasonably be expected to affect the trial? I have taken it this way for two-plus years, and when I've stopped for a day or two in the past, I don't seem to have withdrawals; but of course don't feel as good as I do with it (kind of restless, more emotional, not as level or content).
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> 2. If it could have an effect, how many days in advance of starting a new solo trial of something should I stop taking it? I am probably going to have to try many single things to begin with, with my pdoc having me wait at least two weeks in between any that don't seem to help; and I would rather take the tramadol again during that time so that... I can feel better than I do without it.
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> (Optional) 3. If even in low dose, tramadol has had the best (if not only positive) effect on my organization and sense of well-being as anything tried so far (Zoloft, Prozac, Depakote, Wellbutrin, Ritalin, Adderall, Buspar, very short Strattera trial), does that point to Effexor as being the most likely "legit" med to help me? (That choice would concern me but I suppose I have to be open-minded.)
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> Thanks so much to anyone who can comment.I think that stopping the tramadol right before beginning a trial with a new med could definitely affect the outcome. How would you know whether how you were feeling was a result of the new med or of tramadol withdrawal? If you felt bad, it might just be because you were missing the tramadol.
Marsha
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