Drug Addiction: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: How bad is tramadol drug addiction?

(Posted by: Dandal on 2010-07-10 17:45:06)

I have some friends who are taking some kind of pain killer which is called tramadol, and they are using it for pleasure. while being under it's effect they seem to be thinking normally but they talk slowly, and their reflexes are slow also. and their eyes look strange. they take 2 pills daily each is 100mg which makes it 200 mg daily. I don't know what to do, is it dangerous? should I tell their parents and let them stop it by force or should I try to talk to them to stop it peacefully?

Posted by: ua18 on 2010-07-10, 17:47:14

Any type of drug addiction is dangerous! Tell them you are concerned and if it gets really bad you may have to tell their parents

Posted by: Jobseeker on 2010-07-10, 17:52:23

If their reflexes are slow would you want them driving? would they be able to stop quickly if a child ran out in front of their car? would they be able to react if one of their friends were hurt or sick? All addictions are serious and scary. I know it is hard to tell their parents and risk losing a friend but think how horrible you would feel if something happened to one of them.

Posted by: ~Mandy~ on 2010-07-10, 17:53:27

Being that I took tramadol 50mg tablets on a regular basis for a back issue I think that your friends should seek some kind of drug treatment. Using this drug for pleasure and not it's intended purpose is dangerous, and that really goes for any drug. I was advised when taking my pills that anymore than 8 tablets in one day could cause seizures and other neurological problems. People are becoming addicted to tramadol because it makes you feel good, and it's a low dose. I think first you should try to talk to your friends about this and if they don't stop themselves then I would go to their parents. You should also find out if one of them has a prescription to be taking this medication because if they don't then it's considered to be illegal for them to be using it. In some states tramadol is a class 4 narcotic which is in the same category as vicodin.

Posted by: San'Tone on 2010-07-10, 18:13:41

Two pills a day does not make an addiction. Tramadol is a moderate non-narcotic pain reliever that comes in 50mg tablets. Should your friends be abusing prescription drugs? No they shouldn't. I am guessing that they have access to someones prescription and will probably run out of pills soon. I can not tell you if you should or should not rat them out to their parents. You are there and I am here, you have the inside view on what is happening and how they are reacting. I will say this, "friends " usually tend to get really pissed off when they are unnecessarily ratted on by their "friends ". So, make sure you are not being over-reactive, but do what ya have to do if they ramp up their irresponsible behavior and become a danger to themselves. You are in a tough position and your choices, like your friends choices will determine if you have a continuing friendship. Hope this helps.

Posted by: Deep Thinker on 2010-07-10, 19:37:08

MANDY HAD THE BEST AND MOST INFORMATIVE ANSWER IN MY OPINION. SORRY FOR THE CAPS LOCK, MY KEYBOARD IS BROKEN AND BEST BUY IS TOO FAR OF A DRIVE TONIGHT. en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Tramadol