Ultram Alternatives Compared
| Ultram | Tramadol | Gabapentin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Pain. Ultram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Prescription only
Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more |
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Ultram has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 230 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1834 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2483 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Ultram side effects in more detail. |
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other tramadol brands include: ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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5.2 hours |
5.2 hours |
6 hours |
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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. |
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 655 drugs are known to interact with Ultram:
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A total of 655 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 266 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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March 03, 1995 |
March 03, 1995 |
December 30, 1993 |
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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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