Tramadol
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Ultram; Tramal; Ultracet (w/ Acetaminophen/paracetamol)
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Synthetic Analgesic (weak opioid) and SNRI (norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
CHEMICAL NAME
trans-(+/-)-2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1-(3-methoxyphenyl) cyclohexanol
DESCRIPTION
Tramadol is a quasi-narcotic analgesic used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is a synthetic analog of codeine, but has a low binding affinity to the mu-opioid receptors. It has been prescribed off-label for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and restless leg syndrome. It is one of the few opioids shown to be a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
EXPERIENCES #
An Opioid World, by J.C.
Once and Never Again, by Valentine
Somehow Took the Worst of the Symptoms Away, by SensationSeeker
Good Pain Reliever but Not Worth Side Effects, by Pstranger
From Shambles to Sanity, by Scleris M.
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Occurrence of the Synthetic Analgesic Tramadol in an African Medicinal Plant - Boumendjel et al. 2013
Synthetic Origin of Tramadol in the Environment - Kusari et al. 2015
Premature ejaculation: do we have effective therapy? (Review) Serefoglu 2013
Recent advances in the treatment of premature ejaculation - Linton KD, Wylie KR. 2010
Tramadol HCL has promise in on-demand use to treat premature ejaculation - Salem EA, et al. 2008.
Safety and efficacy of tramadol in the treatment of premature ejaculation, Safarineijad MR, Hosseini SY. 2006.
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