How strong is Tramadol (50mg) for pain compared to Percocet or Vicodin?

Tramadol has the pain killing strength of Tylenol#3.Tramadol is supposed to be non-addicting and that's why he gave you that instead of a weak pain killer like vicodin or oxycodone...Dave:)

Does not compare. You were given it because it is a non-narcotic, non addicting med. I found no relief from pain with 50mg. It may be good for "minor" pain, but didn't help mine.

I agree with the with the others on this issue. tramadol never provided me with the pain control vicodin or percocet did. I feel when doc's do this they are just wanting to get the patient off narcotics that actually provide pain control. Tramadol in my opinon is nothing more than a glorified aspirin. It's supposed to be less addictive, but dah, lets get real when you have legitimate pain why do these docs show no compassion and give you something they know dam well won't help. The whole approach with pain control in patients I feel is need of a major over haul and start educaing these docs that not everyone is out there drug seeking.