Ultram: How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using Ultram provided by your doctor.
Store Ultram at room temperature, away from heat and light.
If you miss a dose of Ultram, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 Ultram doses at once.
Ultram: Side Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include dizziness,
nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, headache, or sweating.
If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash,
itching, seizures, or hallucinations. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Ultram: Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Ultram for longer
than prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness
of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash
or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of
Ultram unless your doctor tells you to do so. Avoid alcohol
while you are using Ultram. Ultram will add to the
effects of alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you
know how you react to Ultram. Using Ultram alone,
with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to
drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Before you
begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: if you plan on
becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using Ultram during pregnancy. Ultram is excreted
in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ultram.
Ultram: Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take with and without
a prescription.
Ultram: Missed Dose
If you miss an Ultram dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the amount used to catch
up.
Ultram: Storage
Store Ultram at room temperature away from sunlight. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children.
Ultram: Notes
Do not share Ultram with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use Ultram for other health conditions. Keep Ultram out of the reach of children. IF Using Ultram FOR
An extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs
out.
