RLS - Ultram

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Hi, , and welcome to our group.

You inquired as to whether any of us is taking Ultram. I have been taking it

a little over two years...I think...I swear the memory is GOING,

GOING...GONE!!!

I am taking 100 mg three times a day, and the maximum dosage would be four

times a day. I do not have any side effects whatsoever. I am taking it for

pain, along with Neurontin. A side benefit is that it also helps arthritis;

after all, it is an analgesic.

This medication was originally prescribed by my sleep doctor and continued

after I was referred to a neurologist. However, my primary care physician has

flat out stated that she would never prescribe this medication, that it is

highly addictive, and that she has seen people in rehab that have been on it.

I have not found anything, so far, to back up her statements, so I really

don't know. What I do know is that it allows me to function very well,

without being huddled up somewhere in pain. I was never given any warning by

my sleep doctor or the neurologist or the pharmacist about this medication

but, just in case, I am very careful to not abuse this drug and have never

felt the need to do so. I told my neurologist what my pcp had said, and he

does not agree with her and still writes the prescription.

I hope this helps, and that you have a good night.

Joyce F/58/ville,ARkansas