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Can Withdrawal From Ralivia Cause Headache,diarrhea And Nausea?

I have been taking 2x300 mg of Ralivia per day, for over a year. I have Fibromialga and sever arthritis pain. When my prescription was renewed in June it was changed to take one 300 mg per day but no one told me and I didn t look at the bottle directions. When I tried to renew my script last week I was told I should still have 30 some remaining. After numerous calls to my family doctor and the pharmacy, he renewed my prescription with the understanding I would only take 300 mg per day. My drug company won t pay for meds and I am currently unemployed, so I have stopped taking the Ralivia. I have been in bed for the last to days with headache, diarhia, nausia , unable to sleep and a lot of pain. How long will this go on for?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Welcome To HCM
This is Dr Amit. Let me help you in this case.
Ralivia contains tramadol which is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It can very well cause physical dependence and withdrawal if taken for the long time.
symptoms of withdrawal include:
Agitation,Anxiety,Muscle aches,Insomnia,Runny nose,Sweating,Yawning in addition to Abdominal cramping,Diarrhea,Nausea,Vomiting etc.
It is recommended that to avoid withdrawal symptoms dose should be decreased progressively rather stopping it directly
I will advice you to consult your doctor immediately for the withdrawal symptoms.
Feel free to ask if you have any doubts
Regards
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Can Withdrawal From Ralivia Cause Headache,diarrhea And Nausea?

Welcome To HCM This is Dr Amit. Let me help you in this case. Ralivia contains tramadol which is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It can very well cause physical dependence and withdrawal if taken for the long time. symptoms of withdrawal include: Agitation,Anxiety,Muscle aches,Insomnia,Runny nose,Sweating,Yawning in addition to Abdominal cramping,Diarrhea,Nausea,Vomiting etc. It is recommended that to avoid withdrawal symptoms dose should be decreased progressively rather stopping it directly I will advice you to consult your doctor immediately for the withdrawal symptoms. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts Regards