The Deadly Effects of Tramadol

Tramadol, a popular medication among youths these days being used as painkillers, well the side effects are very dangerous at times even life threatening

Below are some life challenging effects of using Tramadol:

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• seizure (convulsions);
• weak or shallow breathing;
• high levels of serotonin in the body - agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting; or
• severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Common Tramadol side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling;
• constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; or
• feeling nervous or anxious.
• itching, sweating, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

Less common or rare

• Abdominal or stomach fullness
• abnormal or decreased touch sensation
• blisters under the skin
• bloating
• blood in the urine
• blood pressure increased
• blurred vision
• change in walking and balance
• chest pain or discomfort
• chills
• convulsions (seizures)
• darkened urine
• difficult urination
• dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
• fainting
• fast heartbeat
• frequent urge to urinate
• gaseous abdominal or stomach pain
• heart rate increased
• indigestion
• irregular heartbeat
• loss of memory
• numbness and tingling of the face, fingers, or toes
• numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
• pain in the arms, legs, or lower back, especially pain in the calves or heels upon exertion
• pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• pale bluish-colored or cold hands or feet
• recurrent fever
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• severe cramping
• severe nausea
• severe redness, swelling, and itching of the skin
• shortness of breath
• sweats
• trembling and shaking of the hands or feet
• trouble performing routine tasks
• weak or absent pulses in the legs
• yellow eyes or skin

With these side effects it is not advisable to take or even overdose on Tramadol