I was prescribed Tramadol?

I take Tramadol, Citalopram (Celexa), Neurontin, and Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine). If you are truly worried about seizures, ask your doctor to prescribe the Cyclobenzaprine--it will prevent seizures, even at the high doses of Tramadol I take. I think you should have an honest discussion with your doctor about your anxiety. Since you are a police officer, were attacked on the job, etc. I think you may have anxiety issues of which a reluctance to use Tramadol is just a symptom. Hang in there and be well.

I never knew I could get so much support!! Everyone on here is so kind. I'm alone and I've been so terrified. I didn't know I would get so much love and understanding just by signing up for a website. My friends here just don't understand, probably because they haven't been through this. They say, "just take the stupid medicine ready!!" I have one friend who has been there, and I'm so blessed to have her here in person, she visits and helps me emotionally. I love everyone!! You guys really help when I'm scared and lonely. God's blessing upon each and everyone of you!!

I was taking Lexapro20 mg. and Cymbalta 60 mg. and had an episode that almost killed me, my Dr. took me off of the Lexapro due to drug interaction. I do also take a high dose of Cymbalta and the Lexapro was in the middle as far as the dosage.

Just wanted to add this, this was very scary. None of my Drs or the pharmacist caught it either... I am pretty careful too. I guess we can never be too careful.

I take 150 of effexor(similar to lexapro) and 400 mg of tramadol a day. I have never experienced any kind of depression with it. I have no trouble with my breathing or staying awake. I seriously doubt it will do anything to you. Many of us take pain meds and anti depressants together. When they tell you these things, they tell you what could possibly happen, not what would happen. They are trying to keep lawsuits at bay.

Hi, i took Tramadol & Citalopram (another form of Lexapro) together for years, and at high doses. I never had a problem with the 2 interacting. Just thought this might put your mind at rest? And yes, you can take Advil with the 2 medications. You can also add Paracetamol if the pain is really bad. Please be aware that Tramadol can be habit forming, and many people have become dependent on them. As long as you are careful you should be fine, i just wanted to make you aware of this. I hope your pain subsides, and welcome to the site!

You'll also want to watch out for the drug interaction between tramadol and anti-depressants of seizures. Granted, there ARE plenty of people out there that take anti-depressants and tramadol together on a regular basis with no bad side effects, but that is the biggest interaction warning between the two drugs. I personally cannot understand why doctors would knowingly prescribe the two drugs together when that's the biggest interaction between those drugs, which is in the drug information packet for all medications containing tramadol. You're on a low dose of Lexapro, so you can try taking one dose of tramadol and just make sure you pay attention to your body after it takes effect. It's possible that you can safely take them together with no problem. But it's also good to know about the potential effect of interaction.

Hi heatherlocust, 50 miligrams of Tramadol is not a big dose, in fact it's quite small. If you are in good health and a relatively young age, go ahead and take the Tramadol a few hours before you take your Lexapro. I doubt you will feel much in the way of CNS depression.
If you feel uncomfortable taking Tram tonight, take it in the morning, just to see how you react to it.
Best wishes and I hope your neck feels better! Do let us know if you got up the gumption to take it tonight, and how you felt. We, sometimes, can be our own worst enemy when it comes to fear!
Best wishes to you,
Lara