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Originally Posted by michski Hello Michael and Redbird.. thanks for the information on Ultram. Am I correct in assuming you were taking 25 pills a day? How many miligrams?? I am taking one 50 mg pill each afternoon after work. Did you work up to taking 25 a day because 1 or even 10 didn't beat the pain for you? Did you ever take just 1 a day? I'm curious because I sure don't want to experience the grief that this medication has given you both. I have no interest in abusing the drug and so far, one each night helps me get at least a comfortable nights sleep.. but I'm afraid maybe you found yourself increasing your doses because one (even 2!) stopped working for you. I really don't want to experience another withdrawel off any drug. Thanks for the information! It's so wonderful that we can share here what doctors don't seem to know. |
In 97 I took 2 a day. This latest till 99. I realized I needed more to get to sleep. Restless leg this drug causes is awful. You can't sleep at all. I started taking 4 a day. in 00 it was 6 a day. in 02 it was 10 a day. 03 12-20 a day.. I think you get the point. I was taking the drug, regardless, wether I had the pain or not. Sometimes I would give myself a huge dose, & man.. I felt such an inner peace with me. No worries. No problems. Felt good. So ofcourse you do it again..
To awnser your question. If you see yourself taking more then 4 a day I would start to worry. Taking 1 or 2 a day, your tolerance won't build quickly.. But if you see yourself taking ultram just to get by, you need to lower the dosage & get some other meds.. Ultram isnt for long term use in my opinion. & its hailed as a wonder drug given away like candy. Odd. The first time I took ultram I knew in my heart it was addictive. I got the same high as when I took Vics for a prior illness. & I had tons of engery. All of a sudden I was talkative etc.. Any more questions just ask.
I been off Ultram for over 24 hrs now. Thanks to me weaning off them, the withdrawls aren't that BAD.. Although I noticed double vision watching TV, skin is clamy, hard to get comfortable, etc.. But not as strong.. Bladder pain is still bothering me, so I might take two before bed.. Night..