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Is Tramadol Addictive?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is classified as such. It has narcotic effects and can cause a serious overdose. It doesn't generally cause narcotic overdose only because it causes seizures at a lower dose than that which would cause a fatal narcotic overdose. But it is quite bad if mixed with other narcotics. There is both psychological and plain narcotic withdrawal from stopping it if one is on it for a long time and at somewhat higher doses.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Yes, it is
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is classified as such. It has narcotic effects and can cause a serious overdose. It doesn't generally cause narcotic overdose only because it causes seizures at a lower dose than that which would cause a fatal narcotic overdose. But it is quite bad if mixed with other narcotics. There is both psychological and plain narcotic withdrawal from stopping it if one is on it for a long time and at somewhat higher doses.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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