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Tramadol can be used for pain relief in both dogs and cats. (Most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are not safe for feline use so tramadol provides a nice choice for cats with chronic pain issues).
Tramadol is given two to three times daily.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects are considered rare but we list the following for completeness:
Upset stomach is occasionally observed with tramadol.
Pupil constriction and panting may occur with this medication.
Tramadol has some ability to suppress coughing.
Decreased heart rate may result but should not be problematic.
Constipation may be a side effect.
Overdose may manifest as seizures, , pinpoint pupils, tramadol forums, and mental alterations. Seek veterinary assistance at once should any of these occur.
If a pet develops apparent sedation or bizarre behavior, the tramadol dose should be reduced. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS: The beauty of this pain reliever is that it is compatible with all the COX -inhibiting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, possibly even synergizing with them, tramadol forums. It is also compatible with joint pain nutriceuticals such as glucosamine, , MSM, chondroitin sulfate etc. Tramadol is NOT compatible with Deprenyl. Animals taking deprenyl either to control Cushing’s Syndrome or to control senility may not take any sort of narcotic medication including tramadol. Similarly, tramadol is not compatible with other psychoactive drugs such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors. If you are not sure if your pet is on one of these medications, check with your veterinarian. Tramadol may not be compatible with SAMe, a liver and joint support nutriceutical, ultram antideppressant. Until further studies are performed, tramadol forums, these two treatments should not be used together. Tramadol can induce sedation when combined with amitraz, the active ingredient in the Preventic tick control collar and also in Promeris Canine, a flea and tick control product. Amitraz is also sometimes used in the treatment of demodectic mange. CONCERNS AND CAUTIONS: Tramadol is not passed to nursing young and should be an acceptable pain reliever for a lactating mother.
Tramadol is removed from the body by the liver (70%) as well as via kidney excretion (30%). Should disease be present in either of these systems, a dose reduction may be necessary.
A human product called “Ultracet®” is available, tramadol forums. It contains acetaminophen in addition to tramadol, will tramadol show up in a drug screen. This product is NOT safe for cats at any dose and requires specific veterinary instruction if it is to be used in dogs, tramadol forums. Never use your own medication on your pet.
Tramadol can cause seizures in humans and thus should be used cautiously in animals with a history of seizures. If discontinuing tramadol after long term use, it is recommended that it be tapered off rather than abruptly discontinued. Page last updated: 5/2/2011
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* Migraine Headaches
* Sleepiness
* Dizzines/Vertigo
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* Abdominal pain which is severe in nature.
* Alcohol or drug abuse in the patient's history.
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* The individual is pregnant or about to become pregnant in the future.
* The individual is currently breastfeeding. Further, it should be a given that the healthcare provider also needs to know about other prescription or non-prescription medications the individual is taking. This list includes items such as vitamins, supplemental herbs, and even food additives. What Is The Proper Tramadol Dosage? The proper dosage of Tramadol can only be determined by a fully qualified health care professional. There are factors which will influence the amount of this substance that it will be recommended, tramadol forums. These factors are: * The manner in which the individual's body reacts to Tramadol.
* Other currently utilized subtances and medications.
* Age of the individual
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