Tramadol Withdrawal
Tramadol withdrawal causes psychological, physical and neurological distress as evidenced in various symptoms.
“A sudden discontinued supply of opiates
will often cause unbearable withdrawal symptoms including
irritability, profuse sweating, abdominal cramping
and diarrhea,” states detoxification anesthesiologist,
Dr. Clifford A. Bernstein, M.D. “This agonizing
withdrawal is the reason most of those with dependencies
cannot stop taking the drugs.”
Tramadol is a synthetic painkiller,
narcotic-like in action similar to opiod drugs. It may
deliver less effect and liability than pure narcotic
opiates. However, medical product labeling warns that
tramadol “may induce psychological
and physical dependence of the morphine-type”.
This is a serious health consideration for patients
who use tramadol excessively.
Patients dependent on this painkiller often
experience tramadol withdrawal when their opiate supply
is suddenly discontinued. Tramadol withdrawal
symptoms also closely match those of narcotic opiate
medication.
When discontinued abruptly, the effects of tramadol
withdrawal often include:
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Goose bumps
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Pain
- Fever chills
- Sweating
- Tremors
- Respiratory symptoms
Additional withdrawal symptoms typical of prolonged
opiate use may also occur, including:
- Aches and pains
- Cold- or flu-like symptoms
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Mood swings
- Sleep difficulties
Tramadol is indicated to treat acute or chronic pain
and mood disorders. Tramadol also knows some recreational
drug use due to the feeling of elation that can be
derived from it, similar to that produced by opioids.
However, tramadol’s potency is not as intense
as that of narcotics. The probability of experiencing
convulsive overdose symptoms makes it dangerous
for non-medical, recreational use. Higher than normal
doses cause seizures, which has limited its use as
street drug. High doses also disturb sleeping
patterns.
Tramadol may help to lessen the withdrawal symptoms
of more addictive opiates (like hydrocodone or oxycodone),
because its degree of dosage can be more easily graduated
down.
Tramadol withdrawal—like withdrawal from
any prescription medicine, especially opiate-based
drugs—puts patients through a painful process.
Tramadol withdrawal and overdose can both cause damage
to the lungs, heart, brain, liver and kidneys. Patients
with compromised health, due to drug dependency, may
risk an agonizing, sometimes fatal, withdrawal
when experienced medical professionals do not supervise
it.
Safe and responsible detoxification, along
with the latest medical technology in anesthesia,
can decrease the risks of harmful tramadol withdrawal. Many
traditional detoxification programs use older protocol
that may inflict patients with an unwarranted, risky,
and painful tramadol withdrawal.
We consider painful tramadol withdrawal an avoidable
risk, and tramadol dependency as a treatable and reversible
medical condition.
The Waismann Method of Rapid Detoxification is
a proven procedure against unwanted tramadol withdrawal
and drug dependency. Our method is effective,
dignified, safe and humane.
