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Date sent: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:19:26 +0000 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Shirley Alt <[log in to unmask]> Subject: ultram To: [log in to unmask] > I talked with my neuro about my pain and lack of relief > from any of the medications andI didn,t like the side > effects. Thats when he put me on ultram & stated they > were not addictive. I have had no side effects & have > good pain relief. After Rich's e-mail I called two > different pharmacies and both stated that ultram is a > good pain med. & that it is not addicting. Also if your > pain increases your need for higher dose would > increase. I was told it is best not to take over 8 in > 24 hr period. If you have any questions call your > pharmacies. As I stated I take 1 or 2 ever 8 hrs and > that is only when I am in pain. Ultram seems to work > different than any thing I taken before when the pain > is gone ,usually 3or4 days it doesn't come back until I > do something to set it off. I take neuronton 800 mg > tid for essential tremors since 97. I know of some > friends who had strokes & took neuronton for pain with > success but it doesn't help me. I am glad it helps > you ,pain makes one feel so miserable. From the Physicians Desk Reference, 1999 Edition, Page 2257: "Ultram has a potential to cause psychic and physical dependence of the morphine type. The drug has been associated with craving, drug- seeking behavior and tolerance development. Cases of abuse and dependence on Ultram have been reported. Ultram should not be used in opioid-dependent patients. Ultram can re-initiate physical dependance in patients that have been previousy or chronically using other opioids. In patients with a tendency to drug abuse, a history of drug dependence, or are chronically using opioids, treatment with Ultram is not recommended." Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn