Tramadol Side Effects

Possible side effects of tramadol are listed below. Tell your doctor if they are severe or do not go away after a few days.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Nervousness
• Uncontrolled shaking
• Mood changes
• Muscle tightness

Other more serious and potentially life-threatening effects of tramadol are listed below. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you experience side effects such as:

• Skin rash, hives, blisters, and other signs of allergic reactions
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Swelling of the face, eyes, throat, tongue, mouth, lips, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Fever, sweating, confusion, agitation, restlessness, irritability, hallucinations, severe muscle stiffness, loss of coordination, loss of energy
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite
• Seizures
• Loss of consciousness 

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of tramadol. Call your doctor or seek immediate medical help if you experience any severe side effects or unusual symptoms. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tramadol Overdose: In case of a known or suspected overdose, call your doctor or the local poison control center immediately. If the person can’t be awakened, has had a seizure, or has trouble breathing, call 911. An overdose of tramadol can cause signs and symptoms such as extreme drowsiness, cold and clammy skin, difficulty breathing, shallow breathing, slowed heartbeat, muscle weakness, and unresponsiveness. 

Talk to your doctor about having a medication called naloxone on hand while taking tramadol. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of opioids in case of an overdose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to teach you and your family members or people living in your household how to recognize an opioid overdose, how to use naloxone, and what to do until emergency medical services arrive.

NOTE: Tramadol is a prescription medication that is the property of the respective owners and is intended for use only by them. Never share your prescription medication with others or use someone else’s tramadol.

Source: FDA