Tramadol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Tramadol. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Constipation | 46% |
| Nausea | 40% |
| Dizziness/vertigo | 33% |
| Headache | 32% |
| Somnolence | 25% |
| Vomiting | 17% |
| “cns stimulation” | 14% |
| Dyspepsia | 13% |
| Asthenia | 12% |
| Pruritus | 11% |
| Dry mouth | 10% |
| Diarrhea | 10% |
| Sweating | 9% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
Tramadol hydrochloride tablets are indicated in adults for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)], reserve tramadol hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options [e.g., non-opioid analgesics]: Have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated. Have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia.
Medical disclaimer: Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about any medication.