We all experience pain. Pain is a feeling triggered in the nervous system. It may come and go, or it may be constant. A person may feel pain in one area of the body, such as the back, abdomen or chest, or may feel pain all over, like when muscles ache from the flu.

However, pain can also be helpful. Without pain, a person might seriously hurt himself without knowing it, or one might not realize he or she have a medical problem that needs treatment. Once a person take care of the problem, pain usually goes away. But sometimes though, pain goes on for weeks, months, or even years. This is called chronic pain. Sometimes chronic pain is due to an ongoing cause, such as cancer or arthritis. Sometimes the cause is unknown.

Fortunately, there are many ways to treat pain. One of them, and one of the most prescribed pain-reliever is Tramadol. So, one might ask, what is Tramadol used for? Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It is in a class of medications called opiate agonists. It works by changing the way the body senses pain.

Tramadol is available with a prescription under the brand name Ultram. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Tramadol should be taken as exactly as directed by the doctor. If a person do not understand directions for the dosage of Tramadol, he should ask a pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them.

Tramadol comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to taken by mouth. The regular tablet is usually given with or without food every 4-6 hours as needed. The extended-release tablet should be once a day. Tramadol should be taken exactly as directed. The medication should not be taken more than prescribed by the doctor.

However, almost in all drug literature or pharmacy sites that feature medications, one can find that there are always side effects written about a certain medicine. Side effects are problems that occur when treatment goes beyond the desired effect or problems that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effect.

And Tramadol side effects are no exception. It is a standard procedure for drug manufacturers to list all known side effects of their products.

Tramadol side effects include, feeling or being sick, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, a fast or fluttering heartbeat, seeing or hearing things that aren't real, mood changes, confusion, pins and needles, sexual problems or skin rashes, or difficulty urinating (passing water). Tramadol side effects other than those mentioned may also occur. There are other Tramadol side effects, and it is definitely important to inform the doctor for any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. Along with their useful effects, all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as the body adjusts to the new medicine. When side effects of necessary medication are severe, sometimes a second medication, lifestyle change, dietary change, or other measure may help to minimize them.