Tramadol for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• 316...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 14, 2015

"I've tried over 15 drugs for anxiety/depression. This is the only medication that worked. It works instantly. I wish it was prescribed long-term for anxiety/depression. To avoid getting used to it and needing higher doses, I would take as needed a few days a week. I think I used 100 mg."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2015

"I was on this medication for about a week, after a minor surgery. I'm not sure how much it did for the pain, although I think it helped. But it REALLY helped with my anxiety. I usually have moderate anxiety, though I haven't gone to a doctor for it. I was also in the middle of a bad breakup and was feeling very on edge. When I took tramadol, it calmed me down and made me think quite clearly. I could think about things I was worried about but not be anxious about it. The heavy gut, on-edge feeling went away and I felt able to confront thoughts without them overwhelming me. It was really awesome! It made me very mildly sleepy sometimes, but not badly. I've taken Xanax before and felt like that made me feel more out of it than tramadol did."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2017

"Began taking after a minor operation to deal with pain. I told my doctor that it had a calming effect and asked if it was safe to take to deal with anxiety. Been taking it for about a year. Two to four 50 mg pills per day. Some days I take none. No constipation, no insomnia."

• 64a...
• January 24, 2016

"I've been on this medication for almost six months, and the release of the chemicals is beneficial for me. But at times, like any other medication, it seems not to work as well. I also suffer from anxiety and major depression. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and what I call it: MDDWAD, short for Major Depressive Situations. I come to realize this medication is helping me with my anxiety issues. Who knew? Since I have found this site, now I know. I must keep this medication going for as long as possible. Note: I do need something for pain that is more efficient, but one day at a time. Right. Thanks for listening."

• Mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

"Tramadol is a game-changer. I knew that I was depressed but didn't know how to go about reversing the situation. Long story short, tramadol came to the rescue. For the first time in a long while, I woke up feeling so mercurial on the inside. I communicated more with my wife and couldn't help the loving thoughts that were surging out of me toward my wife. I just started helplessly loving her and longed for her. This is incredibly and indescribably surreal. I truly feel better. All the heaviness in the head and stiff neck are gone. Thanks."

• Pan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 12, 2016

"Several years ago I was diagnosed with severe anxiety disorder. Had back surgery a couple years back and was prescribed Tramadol for pain. Turns out Tramadol (50-100 mg/day) works great for anxiety for me. If you take it for anxiety, make sure if asked that you say it is prescribed for pain as well. Several pharmacists tell me if you say it's for anxiety only, they 'have' to report you and your MD and you both may be arrested. Not sure if the pharmacists are right, but if they are, it appears this is another case where a few abusers screw it up for the rest of us. It was not on the controlled substance list until very recently. In any event, in my experience, Tramadol is very effective to treat anxiety disorder."

• Mor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2016

"I wish doctors would prescribe for lower dosages of opiate withdrawal instead of the also highly addictive methadone and Suboxone. It works. While quitting 'cold turkey' from morphine, I discovered that tramadol takes away about 80% of withdrawal symptoms. I took tramadol and loperamide for 1 week, then completely quit the tramadol. It was a lifesaver."

• hap...
• July 29, 2020

"I just wanted to give some helpful advice. Tramadol is great for anxiety. The advice I want to give is for anyone that runs out before your refill date. You will have withdrawals during this time period, and they suck! No sugar coating...they suck! I came across a forum about a year ago about Kratom as a helpful tool for withdrawals. I was desperate, so I tried it. OMG! It is literally a miracle when dealing with withdrawal symptoms from tramadol! I can't say this enough! I understand how some people have stopped pain meds altogether with it. It's good for pain, anxiety, and mood lifting. It attaches to a different opioid receptor but is enough to keep you from having withdrawal symptoms...and MUCH better for you than prescription drugs!"

• Mit...
• May 6, 2016

"I am a stage 3 prostate cancer survivor. The disease and its treatments have devastated my quality of life. I was prescribed tramadol about a year after my diagnosis, and I found it was incredible for dealing with the anxiety and depression I was feeling. My new family practitioner is refusing to renew my prescription, citing 'narcotic abuse'. I don't know what I'll do now."

• 9ja...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2019

"Tramadol helped me with all my anxiety symptoms. I wanted to commit suicide on two different occasions, so I took tramadol to help with the pain, but as soon as it got effective in my body... I gave up on the suicidal thoughts. Then, there was a time it got expensive to get, and I couldn't get it, I had suicidal thoughts and actually tried to. I ended up in the hospital. I always looked back and wondered why I got so low, but now I realized it was the tramadol that worked its miracle on my moods, and when I was without it, I sunk into suicidal thoughts."

• ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2013

"I've been suffering from social anxiety disorder for years since I was 10 years old, I'm 24 now. As I got older, I have been experiencing very perturbing intrusive thoughts, which I had never experienced before. Tramadol actually totally diminished those intrusive thoughts, and additionally, I'm on Mirtazapine, so they're effectively beneficial."

• Tam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 25, 2019

"Was prescribed tramadol for chronic pain, which was ruining my quality of life. It not only helps with my pain, but it genuinely lifted me out of the emotional pain I was living in. I never take more than 150 mg per day... most days, 75 mg does the trick. A two-for-one drug! It does cause constipation, though. I have been taking tramadol for 5 years. I do not feel addicted and have not increased my dosage in that time. I take less than prescribed."

• Fox...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

"Tramadol does wonders to treat anxiety. If you do a search online, you will find stories of horrible side effects and withdrawal symptoms. But keep in mind that happens when taken way too much per day. I stick to 50-100 mg per day."

• jjj...
• September 30, 2015

"Tramadol, I figure out it has been a life-changing for me. It takes my depression away, I am more active, socialize, and talk to people. At night, it helps me sleep well, takes my anxiety. Good med, works like Percocet."

• Art...
• January 6, 2016

"I've been on Norco for five years for pain. I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks. Just thought I'd share my experience. My mom takes tramadol. I ran out of my Norco and have been thinking about other options. I just took two tramadol today. My anxiety in my chest is completely gone. I don't know how this happened, maybe it's just a fluke, one-time thing. I don't know, just thought I'd share this with you guys."

• Sha...
• June 30, 2016

"I was prescribed Ultram 50 mg every 6 hours as needed for my hidradenitis suppurativa (a painful skin condition that causes abscesses and cysts in the groin and axillary areas). I took it for two days (only once), and it did absolutely nothing for my pain, so I shelved it for about 2 months. About 2 weeks ago, I had a serious flare-up, which resulted in severe pain and discomfort, so I decided to try the Ultram again, but this time I took two. Again, it didn't do anything for the pain, but I did notice that I was extremely calm and serene. I thought I was the only one who's experienced this 'anti-anxiety' effect, but since then, I've been using it for just that-anxiety. It works."

• Tat...
• March 27, 2017

"I had breast reduction surgery, so I was prescribed tramadol for pain. It didn't do much for pain at all, but really cleared my head up and helped me get through the day. After I ran out, I talked to my doctor. We tried other anxiety meds before she agreed to prescribe tramadol, so I've been taking it for 4 months now, 100 mg a day, and last Saturday I ran out and don't get a refill till April. The withdrawal is insanely bad. I feel like I'm sick. I can't lay still, falling asleep is a nightmare. I feel angered, no energy. I don't know what to do, but I'm thinking to stop taking tramadol. I can't go through the withdrawals again. Some people say there are no withdrawal symptoms, but I think it's for people who take it a couple of times a week."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2016

"Doctor prescribed as an alternative to narcotics for pain from herniated disk in neck. Doesn't eliminate pain, but makes it tolerable. Best thing is I am not in some narcotic fog and life can continue. I was also taking Lexapro for some general anxiety. Lexapro and Tramadol are not recommended together, so with Dr. we decided to eliminate Lexapro. I was never a fan due to weight gain and if I missed a dose at night, I would have uncomfortable sweating and head zingers. It wasn't fun for the first week without Lexapro due to withdrawal! Didn't expect the nausea, sweats, feeling of extreme heat, head fog...feeling much more balanced and steady, and reduced pain with just Tramadol!"

• Vjm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2023

"I am a 73-year-old woman. I seem to have a non-addictive personality, as I have been around benzodiazepines, Valium, Xanax, and hydrocodone since my 30s due to my husband having them, and I would take them occasionally. I was prescribed Valium in my 40s for anxiety, but it just made me tired, didn't like it. I was prescribed hydrocodone for my back in my 40s. It did help with pain, but the feeling it gave me was better. I was going through a lot of stress, and it seemed to calm things down. But I could take it or leave it. Then 3 years ago, due to some bad neck and spine issues, I was prescribed tramadol. That is one amazing drug! Not only does it help with the pain, I finally felt good in my life. No anxiety, stress, depression. AND I have bad lungs, and it's always an issue to get the drainage stopped right away, or it will be pneumonia. Tramadol will dry up sinuses in 30 minutes. I even looked it up, and evidently it does that for a lot of people, and explained why."

• Mel...
• June 8, 2016

"I approached my psychiatrist, who told me he'd never heard of this off-label use for tramadol, and he would not prescribe. I went back to my former (beloved) psychiatrist, who'd stopped accepting insurance (hence the change). He was sympathetic, but said he couldn't prescribe it, risking his license. He suggested my G.P. I was sure she'd say no, so I never asked until last Friday over the patient portal. I said I needed it for chronic hip and knee pain (not untruthful), and I was surprised she prescribed. Now I am torn about visiting her and requesting more. I am afraid she will not give more for the stated reason and really will not give more if I divulge the true reason. I see my psychiatrist Monday and will seek his advice."

• Anonymous
• May 6, 2016

"I take 2 50 mg of tramadol at 4 PM for backaches, thought they would be like an aspirin, but wow, no pain in the evenings! And I realize I have a calm mind, not wasted or anything, just a feeling of calm. I can stand up right away without pain in my lower back, and I only need tramadol during the middle of the week, Tuesday to Thursday or Wednesday to Friday. If you don't want to be a druggie, use tramadol."

• skn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2017

"I have been feeling very unhappy for a long time, and it's a struggle getting by every day. However, I took 100 mg of tramadol for some chest pain once, and it is like a light bulb was switched on inside me. My social anxiety is also less. However, I am worried about taking it more often, as I work in a sensitive field where your judgment can be called to question at any time."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2020

"Maybe I’m the only person here with this reaction, but tramadol makes me feel terrible. It gives me awful panic attacks and actually causes me anxiety. I am prescribed it for cervical herniations, and I don’t even take it for that because of how much it makes my heart race and the debilitating panic attacks I have when I take it, I’d rather just be in pain. I really wish it worked for me."

• Mik...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 15, 2020

"I've been taking tramadol for about 5 years now. I was initially taking it for shoulder pain from a fall. At the time, I was taking clonazepam for anxiety along with the tramadol for pain. I no longer take the clonazepam. I take the tramadol for pain and anxiety, I take 50 milligrams, and I have had no side effects. I can go days or even weeks without it. It works for me."

• LA1...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 29, 2023

"I was initially prescribed tramadol for chronic pain that I was experiencing, however, once taking it for pain, I realized it completely took away all of my anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. I was blown away. After 20 years of searching for the right medication for me, this appeared as my magic cure-all on accident. I've tried several SSRIs and SNRIs, along with other antipsychotics (off-label low dose), but found only partial help or complete help except for extreme sexual side effects and brain zaps with the typical antidepressant. I’m currently on 25 mg Seroquel in the evening before bed, which has helped with the racing thoughts, but it doesn’t help the social anxiety at all. It was a godsend, except my primary care doctor said she doesn’t treat chronic pain or prescribe off-label meds for psychiatric purposes. She quit prescribing medication, and now I’m back to anxiety, depression, and awkward social interactions."