On a similar subject.. I've been taking tramadol for back pain for 2 years and been getting on well with it. Was taking 100mg a day but recently been feeling like I've built a tolerance to what I used to get off 100mg, so have increased to 200mg. Thing is it still doesn't give me the effect for longer than 3-4 hours, and have been taking the first 50mg in the morning. It seems like taking tramadol with gabapentin sustains the effect. Would this be recommended? Alternatively, with else can I combine with tramadol to help sustain the effect for longer?
Tramadol and gabapentin?
Question posted by ghostface157 on 29 July 2017
Last updated on 17 January 2022 by kathyrobi
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3 Answers
kathyrobi
18 Jan 2022
My doctor recommended taking two ibuprofen along with Tramadol 50 mg.
WildcatVet
3 Aug 2017
To elaborate on Missikat's excellent comment this is the link to Drugs.com Interaction Checker using tramadol and gabapentin:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1147-0,2221-0&professional=1
I would also re-iterate that any changes in medications or dosages should only be done with a doctor's supervision. Good luck with this combination!
Missikat75
3 Aug 2017
Yes, it could work but it has to be done very carefully.
There are side effects, as well.
1) Complications concentrating
2) Lethargy and drowsiness
3) Increased dizziness
4) Impaired judgment and thinking
Although, these side effects aren’t classified as dangerous, they could be in certain situations. For example; driving a vehicle would be incredibly unwise, operating machinery...
ghostface157
3 Aug 2017
Thanks for your reply. How likely is it that these side effects will occur?
Missikat75
3 Aug 2017
Pretty high for the lathargy and dizziness.
And I definitely wouldn't recommend drinking on this combo. Gabapentin, by itself, can be hard to get off from due to the side effects/withdrawal issues. It sounds, to me, like you might be trying to do this outside of a doctor's care ( I'm not judging btw ) so I would strongly caution about the dosage you take since you are pairing this.
Withdrawal from Gabapentin can produce psychoactive results. And I know some people seek that sort of thing but speaking as a person who has been on Gabapentin for over 10 years I can assure you that the amount you have to take is rather insane and dangerous if paired.
I'm on 300mg 4x daily for nerve damage and I had to wait to fill my script ( insurance probs ) and I felt horrible. Shakiness, pain, and sweating were just a few fun things I dealt with.
And that was from coming off from a thereputic dose.
Be careful is my main message. I know you feel horrible, I do have empathy... believe that... but the risks vs benefits can really make this not worth the additional hassle.
Venus73
17 Nov 2018
I am taking Gabapentin and Tramadol together and I am getting ready to get my other hip replaced. The effects can be controlled if u pay attention to ur body. I am supplying take the Gabapentin 300 mgs. 4x and 50 mgs. of the Tramadol. I don’t always take them as much as I am supposed to just because of the side effects. I learned the hard way about stopping abruptly. It wasn’t pleasant.
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