Tramadol for pain

Tramadol is a painkiller prescribed by your doctor. In general, it should not be taken instead of paracetamol or aspirin without good reason, as it has more side effects.

There are many forms of tramadol. Some are newer than others. It is important that people taking tramadol know how often to take it. Some forms need to be taken every 4 to 8 hours, some are taken twice a day, and one form is taken only once a day. It is also important to take only one form of tramadol at a time — so check the active ingredient of all your pain medicines.