Tramadol and alcohol: the risk factors

Tramadol is a very effective painkiller which is named as miracle drug because of its effect on treating pain. This painkiller is sold under the brand name of Ultram. By treating our pain, Tramadol helps us to get a pain free life. But it is very important to take it properly. It is suggested to take Tramadol with doctor’s advice. The ingredients of Tramadol are as follows;

Active: Tramadol Hydrochloride

Inactive: Anhydrous Lactose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Starch Glycolate, and Titanium Dioxide

Use of Tramadol

1. Tramadol is used to get relief from pain. It is best in treating chronic pain
2. It can show effect of treating severe pain which is not seen in most of the painkillers
3. Inflammation, that comes with also can be treated with this painkiller
4. Tramadol is also used to treat the acute pain after operation

Working mechanism

Pain is a sensation that our brain receives through the nerves. To offer us relief from pain, painkillers block or change the ways of perceiving pain. Tramadol is a very effective painkiller. To offer us relief from pain, it changes the ways of perceiving pain in both body and brain. Tramadol HCL is the active ingredient of this painkiller. So, to offer us relief from pain, it plays the pain role. It stops the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine. To stop the effects of pain sensation on the spinal cord, this painkiller activates the opiate receptors in the central nervous system. Thus, it changes the ways of pain sensation and prevent them from reaching the brain. By following this mechanism, Tramadol helps us to get relief from pain

Risks of using Tramadol and Alcohol together

Tramadol is a narcotic painkiller which can treat pain, from mild to severe. Tramadol should not be taken with alcohol. Tramadol also can cause feelings of euphoria and sedation. When it comes in the touch of alcohol, it makes effect in the stronger way which can cause various affect in our health. Tramadol is an addictive drug. But when it mix with alcohol it can be very dangerous. It affects both body and brain as it slow down the central nervous system which is terrific. As the mix of Tramadol and alcohol causes the stronger effect, it can cause various side effects which are as follows;

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Lightheaded
• Coordination problem
• Nausea
• Overdose
• Shallow breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Vomiting etc. and many more

Taking Tramadol and alcohol can increase the effect of both, as alcohol increase the effect of Tramadol, Tramadol also boost up the effect of alcohol which can make us sleepy, drowsy and light headed. This is why, mixing of these two components cause difficulties in staying focus, problems in coordination, and also slow reaction towards the event happening with us. Tramadol can cause the augment of intoxication of alcohol which can increase the chance of alcohol poisoning which can lead us to death. So it is best not to take alcohol and Tramadol together.