Comparing Prednisone vs Tramadol
Prednisone | Tramadol |
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Prednisone | Tramadol |
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Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
Prescription only
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
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More about Prednisone | More about Tramadol | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 853 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1861 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: prednisone side effects in more detail. |
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Rayos | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
5.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with prednisone:
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A total of 663 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 21, 1955 |
March 03, 1995 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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