Tramadol

Tramadol is a generic opioid drug used in the United States. The US brand names are: ConZip, FusePaq Synapryn,r ybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram and Ultram ER. It is a group of opioid analgesics that work on the central nervous system (CNS).

It is used for moderate to moderately severe pain, and pain after surgery. The extended release or long acting is used on chronic pain.

A three-year study shows correlation between tramadol consumption and seizure occurrence.

Notable studies
"In our study, it was seen that seizures occurred both at therapeutic and supratherapeutic ranges without history of epilepsy.""Conclusion: In conclusion, the neurotoxicity of tramadol commonly manifests as generalized tonic clonic seizures most frequently within 24 hours after tramadol intake and was more common in subjects concomitantly consuming alcohol, illicit drugs, anti-psychotics, or anti-depressants."
 * Tramadol induced seizure: A 3-year study

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