I recently started tramadol, about 2 wks ago. I take 1-50mg pill at bedtime?since then I have been having trouble sleeping and having occasional palpitations. Can this be caused by this medication?
Tramadol - Is insomnia and palpitations side effects of Tramadol?
Question posted by edandrea on 5 Sep 2010
Last updated on 16 December 2017
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subzero58
5 Sep 2010
hi ed,I was always under the impression this med was used for moderate pain. and like most pain meds should be taken in the morning after eating. i am not a doctor. i suggest you check with your doctor and tell him/her what's going on with you. may i suggest that if doctor trys giving you something for sleep, ask if this med is better taking in the morning. one more thing,this medication is habit forming regardless of what anyone tells you. that I know from experience.again I am not a doctor.good luck and may god bless you.
Inactive
5 Sep 2010
This medication causes sleep problems (insomnia).But palpitations is not listed as a side effect.
Contact your Dr. and let him / her know.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Have a nice day.
edandrea
7 Sep 2010
Thanks for your response. I could not find that side effect anywhere. I will contact FDA. I stopped taking tramadol and appear to not be having the palpitations or the anxious feeling I was experiencing. Sleeping better too. Will be discussing with my Dr today.
PhyllisStollings
12 March 2017
I take Ultram for pain and it causes me insomnia and excess energy side effects. I cannot take it before bedtime. I can only take it at day. I also have the same reaction with any type narcotic for pain. Fully alert, and severe insomnia. It was very bad when I was hospitalized for days on IV pain medicine and no SLEEP. I only could twilight nap from exaust.
Kascobain78
16 Dec 2017
I get the same thing I can't sleep and Feel very awake if I take it pasted 2 or 3 pm and it makes my heat beat Really Fast n hard I can feel my heart beating in my head- If I take more then 2 a day-
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