what do tramadol do?

[Natalie W]

Hi can anyone tell me exactly what tramadol tablets do when i have taken them i feel drowsy and a bit spaced out

[Wupadoo]

If it's making you feel drowsy, and spaced out, it's doing the right thing. It's a sleep aide. Good night! lol

[thejoker8301]

its a painkiller for slight to moderate pain

[referee]

goggle it, you'll find out everything about the tab'

[Mas]

Its a painkiller for moderate to severe pain.

[annonymous]

It's an opiate used to treat moderate to severe pain so yes, it will make you feel spaced out. For more, go to:
http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol

[Dr Frank]

Though less addictive than most true opiates, tramadol is a synthetic opiate analogue. Incidences of withdrawal and habituation are rare, but do occur. Dizziness, occurs in more than 10 % of patients, but hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbance and nightmares. Psychic side-effects may occur following administration of tramadol, which vary individually in intensity and nature (depending on personality and duration of medication). These include changes in mood (usually elation, occasionally dysphoria), changes in activity (usually suppression, occasionally increase) and changes in cognitive and sensorial ability (e.g. decision behaviour, perception disorders), though all of these are rare, affecting less than 0.1% of patients.

[francis84]

Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Here are some of the serious and less serious side effects of using tramadol:

Serious side effects:

* seizure (convulsions);
* a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
* shallow breathing, weak pulse.

Less serious side effects:

* dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
* nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
* blurred vision;
* flushing (redness, warmth, or tingly feeling); or
* sleep problems (insomnia).

[Natalie W]

All the answers are great! Thanks everyone.

[urminenow]

Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.

Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.