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Does Tramadol Interact With Flexeril?
Question: I am taking one tramadol 50 mg tablet at night for pain r/t a torn labrum in my hip. 6-8 hours after I take it the bottom drops out of my BP. My other medications are diltiazem, gemfibrozil, benazapril, levothyrozine, premarin, amitiza, ambien, and one flexeril at hs. Are there any interactions between the tramadol and any of my other RX meds?
Brief Answer:
one potential interaction that may occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
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There is one serious potential interaction and a few minor interactions
Tramadol and flexeril can potentially interact seriously in some persons, they can both increase the levels of a chemical in the body called serotonin. This can potentially cause serotonin syndrome which may be associated with tremors, agitation, confusion, increased temperature, increased pulse rate.
Though this may not occur with you, the combination can cause problems, you should discuss with your doctor
Many persons may not experience this condition. In some the combination of an opioid such as tramadol with another medication that can depress the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), causes excess sedation or affect breathing.
Diltiazem increases the level of the premarin slightly by affecting its breakdown and transport.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
one potential interaction that may occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is one serious potential interaction and a few minor interactions
Tramadol and flexeril can potentially interact seriously in some persons, they can both increase the levels of a chemical in the body called serotonin. This can potentially cause serotonin syndrome which may be associated with tremors, agitation, confusion, increased temperature, increased pulse rate.
Though this may not occur with you, the combination can cause problems, you should discuss with your doctor
Many persons may not experience this condition. In some the combination of an opioid such as tramadol with another medication that can depress the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), causes excess sedation or affect breathing.
Diltiazem increases the level of the premarin slightly by affecting its breakdown and transport.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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