Tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome User Reviews (Page 4)

• Jud...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2023

"I have had RLS since I was a teenager and it gradually got worse until it was intolerable, and I started on medication at the age of 58. Mirapex with gradually increasing doses worked for a number of years. However, the episodes of RLS gradually began to last longer and occurred 24 hours a day, accompanied by a violent jerk of my legs and/or arms. I was given every medication prescribed for RLS. For a while, I was on three medications, including a transdermal patch, with no relief. Three years ago, I started taking Tramadol 100mg three times a day, and it was an absolute miracle. I got my life and my sanity back. I also continue to take Mirapex 0.5mg four times daily. I have occasional brief episodes of RLS that resolve with walking for a few minutes, so now I can sit for long periods for a movie or concert, and I can sleep at night. The only side effect I experienced with tramadol was a dry mouth for the first few months when I first started on the medication, but that resolved, and I have no side effects now."

• Has...
• April 9, 2016

"I have RLS and my legs really hurt at night, even during the day but not as much. My wife's mother gave me a tramadol that she uses for her back pain. I sleep like a baby. I fall asleep really quickly and have a really nice sleep. When I don't take it, I can't sleep at night. 100 mg to 200 mg will do it."

• Bab...
• October 29, 2011

Tramadol "I have had restless legs syndrome for about a year now. It drives me crazy. It is just in my left leg, nowhere else. Dr. gave me Requip and did nothing. I tried tramadol, and although I still have a bit of tingling in my leg and foot, my leg seems more relaxed. I will say that the ONLY thing I have found to work right away and all day is Vicodin. My doctor told me that pain medicines are a treatment for restless legs syndrome. I'm hoping the tramadol is a winner so I can stop with the pain medicine."

• Kei...
• October 5, 2010

"I am prescribed tramadol for chronic back pain. The first time I took it, I finally felt 'normal.' I had occasionally had restless legs and cramps. However, after a back adjustment removed the back pain, I tried to get off the tramadol and became very agitated, almost in a panic once, so withdrawal can be a problem. I understand tapering is the way to do it, but my back pain returned, and I am still on about 150 mg spread over 24 hrs. Try the lowest dosage if you try it."

• lar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 26, 2017

"I had severe RLS and have tried all of the RLS meds. They seemed to work for a little while. Horrible side effects. My research indicated the most effective treatment, opium, of course, in this day and age would be impossible. So I read everything I could find on tramadol, 'an opiate.' It seems that all who were prescribed it for pain found that their RLS miraculously disappeared. This happened with me also. It was prescribed after neck surgery. When I became convinced that it worked, I told my doctor outright that it worked and was the only thing that has, with no side effects. Prior to it being ok'd for RLS, I do have another condition that is treatable, Klippel-Feil. I have a script of 300XR and 50mg."

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2011

"Works great for restless legs and back pain, and agreed, so what if you need to be on it forever. I need to be on Synthroid forever, and Premarin forever too. If it helps me sleep good at night, so be it."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2014

"I have had restless legs syndrome for over a decade, varying from mild, moderate, to quite severe at times. After being prescribed Prozac, I found that it helped the depression but made the restless legs syndrome worse. After falling and cracking my ribs, I was prescribed 100 mg Tramadol twice daily. It was excellent for pain relief, RLS completely disappeared, and I got a good night's sleep. I stopped the Tramadol after 2 weeks and experienced flu-like withdrawal symptoms, and RLS returned with a vengeance. Internet info is that Prozac can affect restless legs syndrome and, taken with Tramadol, can cause serotonin syndrome. I contacted the doctor and requested a lower dose of Tramadol to wean myself off. I am still taking one 50 mg at 4 pm, any later and the RLS kicks in and is harder to control."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2010

"I have taken tramadol as prescribed by my doctor for a little over 2 years. It works 100% for my restless legs syndrome. The only downside to this medication is the withdrawal symptoms when you stop. You have twice as bad the problem of restlessness than you had in the first place. The doctor gave me clonidine, and that really helped with the withdrawal problems."

• Anonymous
• June 30, 2011

Tramadol "Tramadol has been very effective for my severe restless legs syndrome. However, the body does seem to build tolerance, so you must increase the dose from time to time. The withdrawal effects are quite severe. I found that a slow withdrawal helps ease the discomfort. I have also been on Neurontin in the past and had good results for several years, but the effectiveness seems to lessen over time, and increasing the dose did not help."

• Car...
• March 23, 2009

"My girlfriend got me on tramadol because I had a toothache once and said it would help. Anyway, to make a long story short, I took it a few times and ended up getting addicted to it. It helps with RLS that I have and helps me sleep, but when I'm without it, I cannot sleep at all. The withdrawal is horrible. I don't know if I should be mad at her for introducing this to me or mad at myself for getting addicted to it. If you are not prescribed this by a doctor, do not take it because you become dependent on it. I look back, and I was never like this."

• Ala...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 21, 2019

"I’ve had RLS for over 40 years. Tried all the recommended meds, most did not work, some caused augmentation. Was prescribed Tramadol about six years ago in the ER, and the immediate release forms. It’s getting to the point when several times a month it’s not working as effectively as before. I’m looking for another med I can take in addition to Tramadol. Is anyone else having this problem, and are any of you taking multiple drugs to relieve your RLS symptoms? Thank you!"

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2008

"I've used every medication possible to control Restless Leg Syndrome. At present, I'm alternating between hydrocodone and tramadol. They both work fairly well to control the condition, but I need to alternate back and forth between them."

• lor...
• January 27, 2010

Tramadol "My very serious problem is my legs. I do always have cramps every time I stand for longer hours, and it really affects my work. After I take this medicine, I can say that it's a miracle! It works for me. I love it!"

• Ten...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 30, 2023

"I have suffered with RLS for 40+ years. My father and son have too, but not as bad as mine. I have tried almost every treatment combination, and the only one that works for me is tramadol and mirapex. I have to take 2 mg mirapex and 100 mg tramadol together (one without the other is useless). As long as I take them an hour before bedtime, I can keep the RLS at bay. If I forget or try to not take drugs, the RLS rears its ugly head quickly, and I have to take the meds and put up with the jerking, twitching, and at times very painful legs until the drugs kick in. Sadly, RLS sufferers have to jump through hoops to get the prescriptions needed to get relief. The only 'adverse side effect' I have is the pain in the rear just to get my prescription renewed! I used to be able to see my PCP once a year for RLS, then the government got involved and I had to see my PCP every 6 months. Now I have to see him every 3 months. What's next, weekly, daily?"

• DM1...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 7, 2023

"It's the only drug that has worked for me the last 15 years. My only concern is its long-term use on my kidneys and liver. It is hard to get, and I have tried many, many other options but with no success."

• Joe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2023

"This is the only medication that relieves the symptoms of RLS. It is torture trying to sleep without it as my legs bounce around all night and the pain is excruciating. Now, I cannot get it and I suffer every single night averaging about 2 hours sleep. It is a shame that they think people will be addicts. If you have RLS, you need relief and all the other alternatives have serious life-threatening side effects. I wish someone would post where to get this medication. I wish I could find a doctor in Ocala, Florida that would prescribe this for me once again and I would even go outside of the VA if necessary. My original VA doctor retired and then I get this young kid, and the first thing he does is pull the Tramadol. Meanwhile, I have had two back surgeries putting a metal rod in my spine twice, and the pain from that is what caused the RLS. Now I live with RLS for life because of this young upstart. And every alternative never works, so it is just a merry-go-round of alternatives."

• Me ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 22, 2022

"It's the only thing that eases it. Thank God the creator that my doctor is compassionate and helps me by understanding and believing me that I need it for a medical issue. I have no side effects except continual fatigue."

• Kiw...
• March 1, 2010

"I got Restless Leg Syndrome and severe lower back pain due to a horrific car accident. Tramadol made me sick, so I had to stop. I have tried all the medicines you can think of, even the ones for epilepsy and anti-seizure drugs. The only thing that gives me relief from the RLS and chronic back pain is slow-release morphine. Have now been on it since 1991. If people and doctors knew what living with the RLS and chronic pain is like, they would never doubt or disbelieve you again. Imagine not being able to sit or sleep or lie still anywhere or anytime, forget sleeping at night, until you are just so physically exhausted and drained from having to move your legs constantly 24 hours a day. It's awful."

• Sep...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 15, 2021

"I am a 54-year-old male, and I have suffered from RSL since I was in my late 20s. Over the years, I have tried various medications as well as every type of alternative therapy I came across. Most of the usual medications had unfortunate side effects, including altering my mood and personality (according to my wife), and none of the alternative therapies had a noticeable effect on my RSL. I was given tramadol for pain when I came out of the hospital for an unrelated condition, and I was surprised to find that it also completely removed all my RSL symptoms. I have now been on tramadol (50 mg) just before bedtime for over 8 years now and last year managed to reduce the dose to 25 mg (liquid preparation), which still amazingly gives me a good night's sleep. Outside of constipation, I have no other noticeable side effects from tramadol. I would highly recommend anyone try tramadol (maybe start with 25 mg). It has truly been a lifesaver for me."

• RLS...
• June 22, 2016

"Tramadol never worked for me, and I have severe RLS. I have had RLS since I was 8 years of age and now am 36. I do have a high tolerance to many medications, or they are only effective for a short period of time before I need an increase in dose. However, I never found tramadol at any dose to help."

• Hpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

"I didn’t realize the pain in my legs was RLS. I’ve had this horrible pain as long as I can remember. I would be in such pain at night my dad would have to rub my legs until I fell asleep. Back then, everyone said it’s just growing pains. Well, here I am at 2:36 am in such pain. I’m wondering if anyone has more pain in one leg and, if so, does it go from your knee all the way to the bottom of your foot? I asked Siri what I can take for this horrible pain in my legs, and this popped up. I do have some tramadol left over from a previous incident, so here goes. Also, mine is very weather-related. When there is a shift in the weather, no matter what type, I know I’m in for severe pain."

• ACC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2023

"I was in misery for years trying to manage my RLS. Compression socks, magnesium spray, Lyrica, gabapentin, stretches, etc. Nothing worked. The sleep deprivation was worse than when my newborn daughter had colic for 4 months. Finally, I went to an awesome neurologist who worked with me on options. LSS, I’m taking Horizant at 5 pm, and I take 1/2 capsule of 50 mg tramadol a night before bed, and I’m finally getting consistent sleep. I’m not sleeping as soundly or as long as I’d prefer, though it’s improved to the point where at least I’m having some consistent sleep, and I’m no longer losing my mind."

• Cri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 11, 2022

"If it wasn’t for tramadol, I would have possibly committed suicide by now because of my restless legs syndrome! I have tried everything: gabapentin, pramipexole, etc., but tramadol helps me. The only thing that has helped my legs stop going crazy! Without the horrible side effects of these other medications, they make me so nauseous and sick. But tramadol makes me feel fine. I can sleep and no side effects! So why can’t this be a prescription?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2023

"I have RLS with strong pain and cramps in legs and arms. I take 2 sifrol every evening at 17:30. This suppresses like 80% of the pain. The remaining pain is still uncomfortable in the evening/night. Three years ago, I took tramadol for a blocked neck. To my big surprise, it also suppressed the remaining pain from RLS. Since then, I can spend my evenings again without pain and discomfort, and watch TV in a relaxed way."

• JLG...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 2, 2022

"I started taking tramadol 22 years ago and has been the only thing that works. 75 to 100 mg at 7 pm alleviates the symptoms of RLS and lasts all night. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to get a doctor to prescribe it today."