Anybody else noticed that Tramadol also relieves nasal stuffiness?

I've heard of hydrocodone clearing up, suppressing coughs, but not so much nasal congestion. And no, you're not as weird as some think you are. :-)

Who knows, there may be some ingredient in the tramadol that has an effect on you this way. Anything's possible, I suppose.

Best wishes,
chris

it wasn't tramadol but it was another analgesic that I had the same effect with so if people think you are weird then I am right along side of you, but I am not offended by that in the least, its good to have company!! Seriously, I mean that with all sincerity, there is a lot of caring people who are in this group of people who I am honored to be part of

I have allergies, & when I've been on pain type of medicines, they did the same thing to me. My doctor told me that they actually dehydrate you, so be sure to drink lots of water! Take care.

I realize it has been a few years since you posted this question but I just found it. And Yes, I have found that it does relieve my nasal stuffiness! I wish I knew what was causing the stuffiness and why Tramadol works. Just wanted you to know you are not alone.

+1

Old thread. But just had to add my 2 cents.

Tramadol shuts off the mucus. At least for this weirdo :-) Works better than any decongestant or expectorant. Which is why I'm here. Had to check if I was the only one. The effect is immediate and dramatic. I'm suffering from a terrible head cold and took a couple of Tramadols for the aches and pains. And, surprise, I got this much welcomed side effect. For several hours I don't sound sick. Otherwise I'm drowning, going through boxes of tissues.

2 birds with one stone , Tramadol releaves my backpain and clears my sinuses

I took some Tramadol in the wee hours of the morning for a raging headache, and it didn't do so much for the headache, but my sinuses cleared up for the first time in days. It wasn't your imagination.

The reason it works is because Tramadol also acts as an SNRI. The increased action of norepinephrine likely produces the vasoconstriction in the nasal and sinus passages similar to that of pseudoephedrine.

hello,
yup me too so i guess we're all weirdo's lol
i am amazed at how quickly it relieved my sinus after taking for rheumatoid pain...

Yes it works for me 50mg a day and my head is clear and cough is gone,but I have a hard time
finding a doc to give prescribed it.
Richard