Should I let tramadol dissolve in my mouth, and what if I don't?

Hi, you can get an orally dissolving version of Tramadol, but it isn't available in all countries, i've copied and pasted a paragraph confirming this from 'Wisegeek' website...
"Tramadol is an opiate painkiller prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain, usually for short periods of time. The medication comes in several different oral tablet forms, both in generic form and under several different brand names. Tramadol tablets are divided into different groups depending on their strength, whether they are mixed with other medications, and whether they are immediate or extended release. Most tramadol tablets are either round or oblong shaped and are swallowed. Dissolving oral tablets are available for patients who have trouble swallowing medications".
If you have the orally dissolving form then let it dissolve on your tongue. Don't try it with standard tablets or capsules though because, as one member has stated, it tastes horrendous! But can also actually be dangerous if a capsule dissolves in you throat.

I took tramadol for years and have never heard of dissolving it in your mouth. Most drugs have a special coating to help them from dissolving before reaching your stomach. Unless the direction say to do this specifically I wouldn't, and even then I'd question it!

Go ahead, put the pill in your mouth and let it dissolve. I personally guarantee, you will have not tasted anything so nasty in your mouth! You will choke and spit that bad-boy out! Tramadol is to be swallowed whole!

Hello Schoolnursehs. Tramadol is meant to be taken orally, with or without food. Regards pledge