Ultram is a medicine used to treat moderate pain in adults. This medicine works like an opioid narcotic and may be prescribed for multiple daily doses. Symptoms of withdrawal may occur when stopping the use of any narcotic. The manifestations of physical dependency and withdrawal range from excessive yawning and sweating to restlessness and vomiting, but they are usually not life threatening. Learning how to cope with withdrawal from pain medications, such as Ultram, may prevent a blossoming addiction.
Step 1
Schedule an appointment to speak to the doctor who ordered the Ultram. Talk to the doctor about concerns of withdrawal and learn how best to deal with the effects.
Step 2
Wean yourself off the drug slowly, unless otherwise directed by the doctor. If you have used Ultram for a while or are on high doses of the medicine, the slow weaning may be necessary to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Step 3
Increase your intake of clear liquids once the drug is stopped. Clear liquids help your body flush residual toxins from your kidneys and liver and maintain fluid balance. Nausea and vomiting, side effects of withdrawal, can cause dehydration.
Step 4
Address the medical issue that Ultram was prescribed to treat. If the underlying issue is not resolved, the desire to take Ultram or pain medications will remain, which does not represent an addiction.
Step 5
Investigate inpatient detoxification programs if the symptoms of withdrawal are debilitating. A quality program includes both physical and psychological coping support. At home, attending counseling or self-help groups may ease the transition without Ultram.
