Posted by btnd on April 28, 2004, at 11:19:14
In reply to Re: Ultram, posted by utopizen on April 27, 2004, at 13:11:07
Tramadol HCl in combo with pendopin may soon be on the market for treating ADD/ADHD. Just another drug in our arsenal to help us/abuse.
Here's some more info on it that i mostly copy and pasted due to my laziness.ULTRAPAN (tramadol/pendopin)
• Seizures have been reported as a rare side effect of treatment with tramadol. The risk of seizures may be increased in patients who take more than the prescribed dose, have a history of seizures or epilepsy, have head trauma, have a metabolic disorder, have a central nervous system infection, are experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal, or are taking certain medications. Talk to your doctor about factors that may increase the risk of seizures during treatment.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking tramadol. Alcohol may cause a dangerous decrease in breathing and/or liver problems when used during treatment with tramadol.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tramadol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
• Tramadol is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 16 years of age.•[!!!!] Tramadol is habit forming. Physical and/or psychological dependence can occur, and withdrawal effects are possible if the medication is stopped suddenly after prolonged or high-dose treatment
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ULTRAPAN -- white, circle tablet
ULTRAPAN XR -- blue and purble, capsule5, 10, 15, 50, 100 mg avail
(currently not FDA approved for use of ADHD)
(FDA approve slated - 2004/2005)The usual dose seems to be 15 to 20mg. Since pendopin is in the mix with tramadol, it can be taken once MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. You will still feel the effects on the days you don't take it due to the pendopin.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PENDOPINAND TRAMADOL IN COMBO
-dizziness
-chapped lips (chap-stick can alleviate this effect)
-drowsiness
-exaggerated feelings of elation (well-being)
-change in heart rate
-vasodialation
-fall in blood pressure
-blurry visionTramadol alone would not be effective if taken on Mon. Wed. and Fri. But, pendopin can help keep the tramadol flowing the chemicals you lack on Tuesday and Thursday while taking it on Mon. Wed. and Fri. That is the main reason why pendopin is added. Pendopin might be added in other medicines for other conditions to help boost them. Such as Zoloft. With pendopin, it might be possible to only take Zoloft on Mon. Wed. and Fri, including Sun. It depends on what your doctor recommends. BUT - pendopin might not be safe with other meds besides tramadol, so furthur studies must be completed on pendopin.
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