Comparing Tramadol vs Ultram
Tramadol | Ultram |
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Tramadol | Ultram (tramadol) |
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Prescription only
Tramadol is a strong opioid pain relieving medication that may be used to treat moderate to severe general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol may be habit-forming and misuse can cause addiction... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Pain. Ultram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Tramadol | More about Ultram (tramadol) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Tramadol has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1851 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Ultram has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 229 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ultram side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | Other tramadol brands include: ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
5.2 hours |
5.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 666 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 666 drugs are known to interact with Ultram:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 03, 1995 |
March 03, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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