Ultracet Withdrawal

Ultracet is usually administered to relieve moderate, acute pain following minor surgical procedures. This drug is a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen and is commonly prescribed by health care professionals because it is usually tolerated well. With some individuals, Ultracet may result in some side effects including constipation, tiredness and an increase in perspiration. Ultracet is related chemically to drugs like morphine and Percocet. It is possible to become physically and mentally dependent on Ultracet with long-term use, and it is possible to overdose on the drug, as well. An abrupt cessation of Ultracet will likely bring on difficult withdrawal symptoms.

To avoid Ultracet withdrawals that occur when a "cold turkey" Ultracet detox is attempted, Meditox can help you by providing a personalized Suboxone treatment plan for your Ultracet addiction.

What is an Ultracet Withdrawal?

Terminating your use of Ultracet or dramatically lowering your dose can cause withdrawal symptoms, especially after excessive or prolonged use. You should never stop taking Ultracet without your physicians' approval. Doing so may result in severe withdrawal symptoms, and it is these physical symptoms that define an Ultracet withdrawal.

What are the Symptoms of an Ultracet Withdrawal?

Each individual experiences withdrawal symptoms during an opiate detox differently. Symptoms include shaking or tremors, stomach pain, diarrhea and dilated pupils. Additional symptoms like constant runny nose, goose bumps, severe perspiration, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, irritability and overwhelming fatigue are also common. The actual intensity of the symptoms will vary from person to person according to, among other things, the length of usage and the amount of the addictive Ultracet dose.

If you or someone you care about is addicted to Ultracet and need help, call Meditox today. We have an Ultracet addiction treatment that can be tailored to your specific needs.

What Causes Ultracet Withdrawal?

Ultracet acts on the brain by binding to pain receptors and triggering a euphoric sensation. The brain comes to depend upon the drug to trigger the release of certain chemicals and ceases to produce them naturally. If you decide to stop using Ultracet, the brain doesn't automatically start creating those chemicals again and your body responds by going into Ultracet detox. The only way to treat the withdrawal symptoms associated with detox is to go back on Ultracet or undergo a medically supervised Ultracet detox like the one provided by Meditox.

What are the Treatment Options for Ultracet Withdrawal?

There is no shortage of choices regarding treatment for Ultracet detox and withdrawal symptoms. However, very few of these treatments are considered safe and effective. From "rapid detox" programs that are dangerous to expensive inpatient residential treatments that take you away from work and family to hokey home remedies, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction.

The Meditox Method is a cost efficient program that you can implement at home without a time commitment that will take you away from your career or family. Proven to shorten your Ultracet detox time through evidence-based trials, you can be sure that your investment will produce the hoped-for results: few withdrawal symptoms ending ultimately in a drug-free lifestyle.

How Does Meditox Treat Ultracet Withdrawal?

At Meditox, our doctors use the FDA-approved, prescription medications, Suboxone and Subutex, in the treatment of Ultracet withdrawal symptoms. Subutex is pure buprenorphine and is used mainly in the initial stages of treatment. Suboxone contains buprenorphine and an anti-abuse agent called naloxone, and it is utilized throughout the bulk of your program. These drugs have been approved only for the treatment of opiate dependence and can be administered by prescription. If you have questions about Ultracet withdrawal or would like more information about the Meditox Method, contact our calling center today.

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

Additional Resources

HealthSquare.com: Ultracet Withdrawal
Drugs.com: Ultracet Withdrawal

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