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 #
Ungodly Constipation, by Anonymous
Long Duration - Psuedo-Opiate Type Experience, by Mister Bones
An Opioid World, by J.C.
Somehow Took the Worst of the Symptoms Away, by SensationSeeker
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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