Ultram Withdrawal

Although Ultram is promoted by its developers as less addictive than opioid prescriptions, consumers consistently report extremely difficult withdrawal experiences.

Ultram appears to work much like its chemical cousin morphine in the brain, relieving moderate to moderately severe pain by binding to opioid receptors to prevent the perception of pain. Again, like morphine, some people may become tolerant to their prescribed dose and need more of the drug to abate pain. It is possible to over use Ultram and overdose with potentially fatal results.

For most individuals, Ultram is well tolerated. However, side effects are common adverse and include nausea, constipation, dizziness and headache. In fact, many side effects are identical to Ultram withdrawal symptoms. If you would like to avoid the side effects of Ultram and a possible overdose but are not interested in experiencing the debilitating withdrawal symptoms, call Meditox. We can provide you with a personalized treatment plan that will allow you to immediately stop taking the drug and avoid the bulk of the negative Ultram withdrawal symptoms.

What is an Ultram Withdrawal?

If you suddenly stop using Ultram, it is likely you will suffer withdrawal symptoms. Basically, when Ultram is taken regularly for an undetermined length of time, the brain and body may become dependent upon the drug for its pleasure inducing and pain relieving properties. Unfortunately, Ultram was just approved by the FDA in 2001, so little is known about how it will affect its users in the long term. It is highly recommended that you do not stop taking this drug unless directed to do so by your physician and you are under medical supervision.

What are the Symptoms of a Ultram Withdrawal?

Withdrawal symptoms associated with abruptly stopping your Ultram dose may be numerous. Each person may experience some, but not necessarily all, of the symptoms on the list. The concentration of symptoms will also vary in each individual.

Hallucinations
Agitation
Difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep
Dizziness
Acute depression
Diarrhea
Increase in perspiration
Unexplainable irritability
Tremors, shakes
Constant tiredness or lethargy

For those who were prescribed Ultram for body aches and pain, withdrawal symptoms could result in aches that are more extreme than those originally assuaged by the drug. Meditox's Ultram addiction treatment can reduce and even eliminate agonizing symptoms of withdrawal.

What Causes Ultram Withdrawal?

The complete workings of Ultram are still unknown. However, scientists do know that despite the fact that Ultram is a non-opioid, it does act on opioid receptors that are found in the gastrointestinal tract, spinal cord and brain. It also affects the section of the brain that acknowledges pleasure. If Ultram is taken long enough or in large doses, the body will come to depend on the drug to stimulate pleasure and pain relief. The brain adapts to the assistance provided by the drug and comes to expect it. If you stop taking Ultram, the body needs time to re-adjust to its pre-Ultram rate of chemical production. This takes time and in the interim, an Ultram detox with the residual withdrawal symptoms come into effect.

How Does Meditox Treat Ultram Withdrawal?

At Meditox, all of our patients receive a complete treatment program using the prescription medications, Suboxone and Subutex. These drugs have been approved by the FDA and contain buprenorphine, a drug approved solely to treat drug addiction.

Suboxone and Subutex will take the place of Ultram and will decrease symptoms of withdrawal, effectively shortening the overall detox experience. All of our doctors are equipped with the necessary qualifications to dispense these drugs in an office setting and will provide you with a customized treatment program.

If you have any questions about Ultram withdrawal or are ready to be Ultram-free with the assistance of the Meditox Method, call 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

MedHelp.org: Ultram Withdrawal
RxList.com: Ultram Withdrawal Case Study

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