Function

• Tramadol can be used to treat acute pain with the single dose form that you take every four to six hours as needed. Tramadol is also prescribed in the extended-release form to treat severe chronic pain around the clock as a 24-hour time-released pill.
  
  

Identification

• Tramadol is prescribed under the name Ultram. Ultram is dispensed in tablet form. Ultram is capsule-shaped and coated. The tablets are imprinted on one side as ULTRAM. The reverse side will depend on the strength.
  
  

Common Side Effects

• Common side effects when taking tramadol may include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, flushing, insomnia and blurred vision.
  
  

Potential

• Tramadol should be used as prescribed by your physician. Tramadol can be habit-forming. You should not take more than 300 mg in a 24-hour period.
  
  

Warning

• According to the Federal Drug Administration, tramadol products have a serious potential for seizures and serotonin syndrome. These risks increase significantly with the accompanying use of SSRI and tricyclic antidepressants and other opioids use.