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Is Long Term Use Of Tramadol Advisable?

Hi I had a operation 4 weeks ago for a ruptured Ligament, broken tibia and fractured ankle to have it repaired and a pin fitted across the joints, I was prescribed Tramadol to take but only ever take one 50mg. In the beginning I was taking one three times daily but now only take one at night as the ligament part of the injury pains me at night, is this okay as I have read they can be addictive. Thanks in advance Sylvia Reilly.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain Tramadol is a Narcotic painkiller and although it is very effective in relieving severe pain and narcotics are commonly advised after any surgical procedure for pain control..
Being a Narcotic, it is true that it can cause addiction and long term intake is not indicated..
In case if the pain has started reducing and you are taking it only once at night I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to stop taking Tramadol and advise you anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen for pain control..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Long Term Use Of Tramadol Advisable?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain Tramadol is a Narcotic painkiller and although it is very effective in relieving severe pain and narcotics are commonly advised after any surgical procedure for pain control.. Being a Narcotic, it is true that it can cause addiction and long term intake is not indicated.. In case if the pain has started reducing and you are taking it only once at night I would suggest you to consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to stop taking Tramadol and advise you anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen for pain control.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.