Posted by Elizabeth on May 12, 2001, at 21:45:19
In reply to Re: ULTRAM: EXCELLENT MED FOR OCD!!, posted by cole on May 12, 2001, at 15:15:10
> If you don't mind my asking, what type of med is ultram exactly?
It's a mild opioid analgesic with very minor monoamine (serotonin and norepinephrine) reuptake effects. Because it isn't a controlled substance (*yet*), you might be more likely to get a prescription for it from a psychiatrist for depression or OCD than some other opioid such as morphine.
It has been known on occasion to cause severe interactions (central serotonin syndrome) with SSRIs, and it's absolutely contraindicated with MAOIs. It's also supposed to carry a risk of seizures at higher doses. So be careful, ok?
-elizabeth
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