Too Many Side Effects
Tramadol
Citation:   Liquified. "Too Many Side Effects: An Experience with Tramadol (exp28247)". Erowid.org. Jun 23, 2007. erowid.org/exp/28247

 
DOSE:
300 mg oral Pharms - Tramadol (pill / tablet)
BODY WEIGHT: 170 lb
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After reading various online reports of this Tramadol stuff, I decided to give it a whirl. I am experienced with most of the members of the opiate family (oxycodone, hydrocodone, raw opium, heroin, etc.), so I figured this non-opiate Tramadol would be kiddie fun. Which compared to drugs like Oxycontin, it is. I would compare it to codeine: a mellow, mild ride; nothing too crazy.

I procured a script from an online med site (which was relatively easy considering this drug is not scheduled) and took 6 50 mg pills on a Wednesday night. I cruised down to a record store and checked out the music. Roughly half an hour after ingestion, I started to feel the effects. A mild, slow-rising high, not unlike Vicodin or codeine. I don't get that warm wash of euphoria I get from Oxycontin or H, but a mellow buzz. A social buzz. I was able to talk to people easily, which is a problem for me on the harder opiate drugs (I just mumble incoherently and stare off into space).

I left the store, and cruised home to laze out and watch a movie. An hour and a half after ingestion, I started to really feel the high. I would categorize it as really dopey and tiring, and not all that euphoric (the body high was mild). I started to nod a little, and would wake up every now and then to find a new part of the movie. I had difficulty concentrating on anything, as opiates tend to speed my stream of consciousness. I passed out after about 5 hours and slept for about 12 hours afterward.

All in all, mellow. I was hoping for more of a 'real' opiate high, but I wasn't unimpressed. The only thing I really don't like about Tramadol are the side effects. There was no itching, but I had really bad dry mouth. I had to constantly drink water, and was constantly having to take a piss. I also noticed slight pains in my sides (kidneys maybe) and I didn't like that at all. Also my chest felt a bit taught. So the side effects kind of turned me off. I myself prefer Oxy's as far as pills go, but I'll keep this stuff around. Because of its sedating effects, I feel small doses would work well as a sleep aid. I'll just take it in smaller doses while sitting through class...make the day more interesting.

Exp Year: 2003ExpID: 28247
Gender: Male 
Age at time of experience: Not Given
Published: Jun 23, 2007Views: 50,010
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