Ultram and Itching: What Users Say

• Maj...
• July 9, 2015

For Pain "I just started this med yesterday for osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. After reading the other comments, my experience is pretty normal. I'm itching like crazy, had a bad night-no rest, nausea, and mild headache. With all those side effects, it appears to have knocked off the edge of the pain. I will continue using it for a few days if I can handle the itching. I want to give it some time because I cannot use narcotics. I end up in the hospital with dehydration from vomiting when I use any narcotics."

• stl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I took this drug for approximately 2 months, and while it helped a bit during the day, the multitude of side effects were much worse! My skin itched so bad I felt like I had bugs, and my joint pain was horrible. I have two herniated discs, and I'm in constant pain, but this was definitely not the pain medication for me."

• Anonymous
• September 6, 2011

For Fibromyalgia "I have fibromyalgia; my doctor prescribed Tramadol (Ultram) between 50-200 mg/day as needed. It worked great for about 6 months. Then I started itching all over. The itching was worse than the pain. I find that now I can only take 50 mg/day (before bed). If I take any more than that, the itching returns. Benadryl only helps a little. It was a wonderful medicine for me while it lasted."

• Dav...
• January 4, 2011

For Pain "Ultram-50 relieved my neck pain (arthritis) and made me much more alert by removing the fog of pain, instead of the 'drowsy' side effect mentioned in the literature. However, when I was switched to generic Tramadol, I experienced severe itching all over."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2020

For Pain "I was given Ultram after an eye surgery that repaired a blown-out eye socket. Originally given Tylenol #3 but found I reacted to it with a rash and severe itching. I only used two doses of the Ultram and experienced worse headache than not taking it. It's useless for post-op pain. Doctors nowadays are careful (as they should be) when prescribing opiates, however, not all patients are seeking a high. It's frustrating to be put into a fishbowl with drug users. If a patient is seeking any kind of medication for a 'high,' then any class of opiates should not be prescribed. The possible side effects of Ultram, in my opinion, are scary, just as the side effects of Norco and such. That's why you listen to your body and watch for any side effects. For those who are increasing the dose, it is stupid as well as dangerous. But if taken as directed, although like me after 2 doses I knew it was pointless, there shouldn't be any real problems."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2011

For Pain "It sometimes works when I take 50 mg, and sometimes I have to take 100 mg. I am allergic to Tylenol, and there are not many options. This medication makes me feel like I have a buzz, and I can't drive when I take it. If I do drive, I feel hot, my heart starts racing, and I almost black out. So I take it in the evening when I am home. I also itch all over. No rash or hives, just itching. Sometimes it makes me sleepy, and other times I cannot sleep. To me, as long as it helps, I can deal with the itching and buzz feeling."