Immediate Treatment for Tramadol Withdrawal

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Tramadol (brand name Ultram) is an opioid that causes many of the same withdrawal symptoms as other opioid drugs. It can even lead to severe and even life-threatening effects in a small percentage of individuals.

Immediate, professional treatment is necessary if you are addicted to this medication. Call 800-934-1582(Sponsored) now if you are dependent on tramadol and need help.

Tramadol Withdrawal Symptoms

The common withdrawal symptoms associated with tramadol are the same as those caused by any other opioid drug. These can include:

• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Muscle aches
• Increased tearing
• Insomnia
• Runny nose
• Sweating
• Yawning
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Dilated pupils
• Goose bumps
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Opioid withdrawal is usually not life-threatening, and while it is still necessary to seek professional treatment for tramadol addiction, the symptoms themselves are mild compared to those associated with some other substances.

Tramadol, however, can cause a severe withdrawal syndrome in roughly 10% of cases. The symptoms include:

• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Extreme anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Confusion
• Numbness and tingling in the extremities

Hallucinations and extreme anxiety require immediate medical treatment.

This withdrawal syndrome can be deadly, so anyone showing signs of tramadol withdrawal must get treated immediately. If you believe you are experiencing this syndrome or you know someone who is, call 911 right away.

Immediate Treatment for Tramadol Withdrawal

Healthcare providers will perform a series of tests to find out whether or not you’re experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms.

If you are not, treatment will proceed as normal for an opioid-dependent person going through withdrawal. You may receive medication (typically clonidine, methadone, or buprenorphine) to minimize your withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will also monitor your vitals, ask you questions about your drug use and medical history, and evaluate you for any signs of depression.

If you are experiencing the severe psychotic symptoms associated with tramadol withdrawal, your treatment will be slightly different.

Most patients are still given an analgesic or opioid-based drug to treat their normal withdrawal symptoms. You may also receive sedatives and/or hypnotic drugs to treat your psychosis. Most of the time, antipsychotic drugs are not used.

After about three days, the psychotic symptoms usually subside. You will be monitored very closely during this time to ensure that you are not a danger to yourself or others. Once these symptoms begin to lessen, your doctor will evaluate you to determine if you need addiction treatment.

The rare, severe effects of tramadol withdrawal are extremely dangerous and could be deadly. This is why you must absolutely seek professional care, whether or not you were abusing the substance.

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How is Tramadol Addiction Treated?

Generally, a combination of medications and behavioral therapies are used to treat tramadol addiction. However, other interventions may be necessary if the patient experiences psychosis.

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