Tramadol abuse potential and resultant withdrawal seizures

Authors

  • Amitabh Saha Department of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College, Command Hospital, Pune-411040, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Central opioid, Abuse potential, Analgesic, Dependence, Tramadol

Abstract

Tramadol is a centrally acting atypical opioid analgesic with additional serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake-inhibiting effects used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain with propensity for abuse potential. The case of tramadol dependence discussed in this case report developed severe dependence with high doses of tramadol, used as a drug for treating his migraine. The individual learned to self-medicate with the medication. The author further emphasize on the regulation of tramadol prescription.

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Published

2017-02-11