Re: Ultracet

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On Aug 21, 2004, at 11:17 AM, seskalien@... wrote:

> I had some wierd reactions to Ultracet too. I was given it after

> surgery last August, and my skin became warm and flushed all over my

> body and I got really " loopy " (according to my mother, I don't

> remember much of the experience), not able to form sentences very

> well.

>

>

this sounds like an allergic reaction. i had that happen with a GERD

medication minus the loopiness.. but the redness and burning was

distressing. they usually say to take benedryl preferentially but for

me that triggers hallunications and psychotic reactions like being

convinced my privates are shrivelling and turning black when everything

look perfectly fine to everyone else and sometimes overstimulates my

pain centers so every pain ending is on fire. everywhere. even being

touched lightly can be excruciating. when that happens it has to be

counteracted with a benzodiazepine like Xanax.

yep it sucks to be me.

mike

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Mike Rock

http://www.mike-rock.com

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I was on Ultracet a few months ago. I had no trouble stopping it's use. The

dependency comes when it's used without needing it.Be glad it's working so

well for you. Just be careful.

Barb

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I'll weigh in here on Ultracet. While I have never taken Ultracet, I have,

unfortunately, needed pain medication many times over the past few years. I

have had several surgeries--both ankles, both hands, kidney stones--all

requiring everything from a morphine drip to an occasional Tylenol. I have

never had any trouble discontinuing the pain pills. The main reason for

this is that I have been especially vigilant about the possibility of

addiction. I am a psychologist and certified drug and alcohol counselor.

In my profession, I have seen the terrible result of addiction to pain

killers. If you have concerns, discuss it with friends and professionals--I

talk to friends, colleagues, and my wife. Also, use every means at your

disposal to combat discomfort--exercise, rest, massage, water aerobics, good

food, friendship. There is no need to suffer however. Use the Ultracet

(and all other pain meds) when it makes sense to do so, but do not simply

quit out of fear of addiction. As the medicine ads always say, " Use it

wisely " .

Tom

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Thanks to those who responded. I'm finding the balance between coping

and relief. It's nice to hear from others.

Thanks again,

Lenka

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Hi Andy,

Tell me about Ultracet.

I take Neurontin and it is great for the nerve pain but I also have

arthritis and my hips knees and ankles are very painful and I cannot have

replacement because I have Paget's disease of the bone.

Therefore I have had several cortisone shots but they are also bad for you so I

am looking for something for the pain that is not harmful .

Barb C

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Barbara,

Ultracet is great and it's a non narcotic which is good

too. I have been on the max dose (2 pills 4 times a

day) for almost 3 years now and they haven't lost the

effects like percosets and there is no side effects

that I ever felt. I am not sure exactly how it works

only know it works great for me. Ask your doctor

about it and try it I really think it may help however

it is great for the every day aches and pains but if

you have a serious injury you may need something

stronger to take as a PRN (when needed) Vicodin seems

to work well in the short term but I can only speak

for myself and what has helped me. Let us know how

you made out and best of luck.

Andy

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I took Ultram (that's just the Tramadol without Acetaminophen) in the

months prior to back surgery.

<ULTRACET® (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen) Tablets combines two

analgesics, tramadol 37.5 mg and acetaminophen 325 mg.>

<ULTRACET® is indicated for the short-term (five days or less)

management of acute pain.>

More info at http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ultracet_ids.htm

~ Gretchen

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Interesting to find my post at the top of this thread. It's been a

year and I had no problem stopping Untracet once the demands of life

eased.

Ultracet has tramadol hydrochloride as an ingredient, which is a slight

mood enhancer. I notice a lift in my spirits when I take it. I think

that may be the cautions against long term use because affects your

moods.

I now take it as needed (on work days or big expectations days- mall,

etc) for the arthritis in my arches. It works great. I have noticed

in the past couple of weeks, though, a crash afterwards. Maybe because

my mood improves and I overdo the day or because it revs up my system

or I don't know, but I have been aware of a little slump as it wears

off.

I have had great success- it's one of the only things that make my feet

feel better. Best of luck, Lenka