Tramadol is generally known by the brand names Ultram and Qdolo. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of Opioid Analgesics. It is predominantly used to treat mild to severe pain by reducing the effect of the nerves signaling pain from the brain to the body.

Regarding pharmaceutical experts, it is safe to prescribe to patients above 17 years old. The maximum dosage recommendation of Tramadol is 400 mg, as the higher dosage may drag you toward addiction.

Thus it is only sometimes recommended for long-term usage. A sudden stop to the consumption of Tramadol may cause severe withdrawal symptoms. Hence, using Tramadol as your experienced healthcare professional prescribes is highly recommended. If you’re older than 75 years, it is recommended to consume only 300 mg of Tramadol.

The associated side effects are noisy breathing, shortness of breath during sleep, slow heart rate, lightheadedness, seizures, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, and weakness.