Tramal Side Effects
Generic name: tramadol
Note: This document contains side effect information about tramadol. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Tramal.
Some side effects of Tramal may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
For the Consumer
Applies to tramadol: oral capsule extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking tramadol (the active ingredient contained in Tramal) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using tramadol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
seizure (convulsions);
a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
shallow breathing, weak pulse.
Less serious side effects of tramadol may include:
dizziness, spinning sensation;
constipation, upset stomach;
headache;
drowsiness; or
feeling nervous or anxious.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to tramadol: oral capsule extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Nausea and constipation occur within the first 90 days of therapy in 40% and 46% of treated patients, respectively. Vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, anorexia, flatulence, abdominal pain, and dry mouth have also been reported.
Nervous system
Seizures have been reported in patients receiving the normal recommended dose. The risk for seizures is increased with doses above the...