Is it ever ok to take tramadol with celexa(citalopram) or wellbutin(bupropion)?

1 Oct 2010

Tramadol with Citalopram: Please read more on: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=679-0,2221-0, recommended to be avoided.

Tramadol with Wellbutrin (bupropion):Please read more on:http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2221-0,440-203, recommended to be monitored.

However, please do seek more info from teh doc who prescribed the meds, take care, be well & safe!

2 Oct 2010

Hi, as the previous response states, there is a potential interaction risk between these meds', however, from experience, i have had no problems at all. I've been on citalopram and tramadol (400mg daily) for about 5 months together and also take nurofen if needed. Just thought you might be interested to know this?

4 Dec 2010

I have been taking both for about a year. I haven't had any problems taking them together. They haven't counteracted with each other as far as I know. As you know, there are side effects with any medication, but I think its ok to take them together.

5 Dec 2010

The risks of serotonin syndrome when taking SSRI's or SSNRI's in combination with tramadol are very serious risks. Its a deadly situation. If your doctor has prescribed them both to you, then he or she must the the benefit outweighs that risk. I myself will not take them both, as I have already had a seizure while on tramadol and an SSRI. I won't risk that anymore. If anything feels remotely WRONG while you are on that combination, don't wait... call your doctor asap, just in case.