Can anyone please tell me if Tramadol is a narcotic ?
I have random drug testing and also cronic pain. When i started taking Tramadol it was not considered a narcotic. Can anyone tell me if it is? Thanks
Is tramadol a narcotic?
Question posted by gofly on 16 March 2010
Last updated on 2 September 2018
5 Answers
Iesco7
29 June 2018
No it's not a narcotic but it has all the effects of a narcotic without being a narcotic. It's a mild pain pill anti-inflammatory, that's all it is it reduces the inflammation in your body which will reduce the pain but it is definitely not a narcotic that is 100% FACT.
At96
2 Sep 2018
You’re so confident in your answer (which is 8 years late) based on the statement you made with “100% fact” following but you’re completely wrong. Maybe if you were replying back in 2010 you would have been right but as within the past few years it was deemed by the FDA a narcotic, don’t believe me or think I’m wrong here is a direct link with evidence to support that it is. It is also the legit FDA site since it is a .gov address.
leviguy1947
22 Feb 2017
Tramadol is a synthetic pain medicine. Non-narcotic in chemical properties but narcotic-like effects and potential for dependence or addiction. Doesn't cause the same degree of constipation as do true opioids. Plus, the need for increasing amounts is slight when compared with oxycodone or hydrocodone
Claplount95
19 Aug 2017
Leviguy1947
Unfortunately tramadol is now considered a narcotic. It can cause seizures as well as opioid bowel syndrome which is essentially a paralyzed stomach caused by an opiod (in my case tramadol). I couldn't eat, my stomach swelled up as my bones became too prominent because I was unable to get the nutrients, I was incredibly constipated (no dramatization), and almost died from malnutrition as well. Tramadol almost killed me. It paralyzed my stupid stomach which made me deadly constipated, which made me very malnourished. That's just the stomach issues. While we are on the topic of severe side effects of tramadol, it made it so I couldn't BREATHE. Can cause serious respiratory issues. Please pass on the info and possibly save a life.
P Cabin
10 Sep 2016
Gofly, back in 2010, Tramadol was not considered a narcotic, but since it acted as a narcotic by sitting on your pain receptors, replacing your natural endorphins, it is now considered a narcotic as of about 2 years ago. It definitely does not help with pain like most so called pain killers... the opiates, but since it still replaces your natural ones, therefore, I guess, that is why it was changed. It (the prescription) can't be mailed to you. It has to be picked up or maybe even have to see the doctor first. I don't know since it didn't help me much anyway. My sweet doctor explained all that to me & thought it was ridiculous, but the doctors don't get to make the rules. They (physicians) are not allowed to even give refills on your prescription even if you go in and pay to get it. Not worth it in my opinion. It can also cause seizures.
The DEA & FDA has cracked down on so many physicians & drugs, making it very hard on our doctors and us, especially if we really need them. Hope this answer will help someone.
bap33
8 Aug 2016
Tramadol is a narcotic-like painkiller. I believe it is a Schedule 4 controlled substance. I have taken it and in the papers that come with it from the pharmacy it says to tell anyone giving you a drug test that you are taking it. Although I'm not sure it would show up. Better safe than sorry.
mpvt
16 March 2010
You will not test positive for a opiate while taking Tramadol. Be careful though as it is highly addictive and cause seizures if you take more than prescribed. A strange painkiller seeing that it is relatively weak as the manufacture says, one 50mg tramadol is equal to one tylenol with 30mgs codeine (Tylenol #3). Even so be careful with this drug.
Update: As of August 2014 tramadol is classified as a CSA Schedule 4 medicine
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