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Ultram/Tramadol is the devil in disguise

Day 23 C/T from an 11 year addiction to Ultram. Boy has this been tough. I am sleeping fine but the stomach problems are still here....and I would pay to have some energy right now. I am not as talkitive and outgoing as I was on the pills. I don't call people just to talk. I don't know maybe just feeling crappy today. I hate the fact that Ultram is sooooo easy to get. It makes it so hard to quit and Dr's still don't realize how addicting it is. That is why I refer to it as the devil in disguise.
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ultram is a partial opoid antagonist which is like a weak synthetic analogue of codeine and other thebaine derived opiates.  you may develop a similar cross addiction with all opiates from ultram, but it is less likely cause it doesn't have a direct euphoric response like most do.  Regardless, it is still an opiate and similar precautions need to be taken.

it's roughly 1/10th the potency of morphine, so go figure!

it is pretty pathetic how this drug is still unscheduled by DEA
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see? that's where my ignorance comes into play. It says all over the internet that you don't get that buzz off of it however, I did look it up somewhere else and it does say that if you have ever had problems with vicodin type drugs NOT to take it. Interesting what drug companies will say to get someone to buy them. Very sad.
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I actually always liked Ultram better than vicodin because I am not looking for the buzz....I am looking for the energy that it gives me. I got more energy from Ultram.
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But most people do get a buzz from Ultram.  Not as much as vicodin, but some euphoria for sure.

Right now I'm going through some awful pain from falling at work and twisting my neck.  I took one Vicodin and was buzzed out of my mind, so I'm not taking any more, hopefully ever.  I tried my husbands ultram and got a similar buzz, so thats out, too.

That's a difference I guess, between an addictive personality and one that is not.  I'm scared of the buzz, know how easily someone can grow to love it, and I will not do that to myself.  I'm settling on ice and motrin, and crying a bit.  

I've taken Vicodin very sparingly in the past after surgeries, but probably only took one or two during the whole post op period.  Sure, there is pain, but there is pain regardless.  Vics/ultram don't really do anything but make you feel floaty AND in pain.

I refuse to take the chances involved in getting used to that feeling.  So I'll have a bit more pain, but not run that risk.  
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Sorry for the ignorance, but from everything I have been reading you don't get a 'buzz' like you do on vicodin so what is the attraction? Just curious. I know it is supposed to be a great pain medication, but non-narcotic so you don't get that "FEELING".
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i understand the fear and hatred of this drug. I am currently on it and it has helped me get through some tough times. be careful with drugs but don't dismiss them completely.
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How many were you taking?  =  was buying pain meds from the street, diff drugs diff weeks.(for pain not recreation)
How did you do it. = c/t it was horrible
How long did you take it for?  3+ years
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wow, we are sooooo alike.  I don't talk to people or friends as much either.  I was outgoing and energetic.  Now I wonder if I will ever be like I was before.  I could go on and on but sound like you are going through the same thing.  

You should be on day 24 now?  I'm still one step behind.  Hope all is well.  Stay tough!  
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How many were you taking?
How did you do it.
How long did you take it for?
Just curious.
Its AWFUL.
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OMG how in the world did you do it.
I am on 8-9 a day for 3 years and when I try just skipping doses I get SICK, depressed and diarhea.
Its horrible.
I hear you can have seizures too.
Do you get it online or from doctor?

Please help me to how you did it.

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im about 80 days clean and my natural energy and entusiasm IS starting to come back.

feels good
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I agree to many of these comments. I'm personally scared of the drug because I can't get enough useful information about it. Here's what I can tell you. I know people that it's helped, but they are taking it as directed. I think the problem comes from people not being warned about it beforehand. The problems come when people take such high dosages. They take high dosages because they think it's nonaddictive. You never hear people getting in trouble with this drug when they use it as directed twice daily for a couple weeks at best. It's definitely not a drug that tolerates abuse well.
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I have been on it for 11 years taking anywhere from 150-500 mgs a day. I have tapered which actually felt better but things always come up and I start all over again. I have quit for pregnancies but would stop breastfeeding just to go back on them. I'd have to say the week going C/T was the best way for me because it sucked so bad that I never want to go through it again. Tapering was easier so it was easier for me to start up again knowing that the taper wasn't so bad. I may feel crappy but I WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN. I am sick of canceling trips due to the fact I can't pick up my scripts on time and not going to family functions because I just don't feel likke it. Yes they may seem to give you energy but think of how many times you sit on the couch or miss out on family stuff or cancel appointments.......I don't do that anymore.
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YESSSSS DITTO to this.
I tried to quit several times.
Successful for a year once until I hurt myself again and realized Tramadol helps with depression.
Forget the tram I am going on a antidepressant after I get off this ****!
I HATE IT!
I agree when I go off I feel not happy severely depressed not wanting to even get out of bed.
The two things I am on give me energy. Well so I thought I guess.
Can't wait to feel healthy again.
I hate this, down right TORTURE and guilt ridden.
Indeed a DEVIl in discuiss EVIL EVIL EVIL ****.
May I ask how in the heck you went c/t from this?
I did once and thought I was going to die.
You must not be taking that much to be able to do it. I here its dangerous no?
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