Tag: tramadol
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Older Adults on Tramadol and Antidepressants Face Higher Seizure Risk, Study Finds
New findings link tramadol and certain antidepressants to increased seizure risk in older adults A recent study published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, investigated whether older adults living in nursing homes who are prescribed the pain drug tramadol alongside certain antidepressants might face a higher risk of seizures. The…
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Older Adults in Nursing Homes Face Higher Seizure Risk With Tramodol and Some Antidepressants
New Findings on Drug Interactions in Senior Care A study published on October 8, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports a modest but meaningful link between taking tramadol for pain and certain antidepressants that inhibit the CYP2D6 enzyme in older adults living in nursing homes. The researchers found…
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Older Adults in Nursing Homes Face Higher Seizure Risk When Taking Tramadol With Certain Antidepressants
New Findings Spotlight Drug Interaction risk for older adults A study published on October 8, 2025, in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, highlights a modest but measurable increase in seizure risk when the pain medicine tramadol is prescribed alongside certain antidepressants in older adults living in nursing homes. While the research…
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Tramadol’s Limited Relief in Chronic Pain: Benefits Don’t Outweigh Harms, Study Finds
New analysis questions tramadol’s role in chronic pain management A comprehensive data analysis published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine raises concerns about the widespread use of tramadol for chronic pain. While the drug is a dual-action opioid used for moderate to severe pain, the study suggests its analgesic effect in chronic conditions is limited…
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Tramadol: Limited relief for chronic pain, higher risks
Summary: What the new analysis shows about tramadol and chronic pain A recent pooled data analysis published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine questions the overall value of tramadol for chronic pain management. The review suggests that while tramadol can slightly reduce pain, the magnitude of relief may be below what many clinicians and patients…
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Tramadol: Limited Relief for Chronic Pain, with Serious Risk Increases
Overview: Tramadol’s Role in Chronic Pain Management Tramadol, a dual-action opioid commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain, has long been a staple in clinical guidelines for managing chronic conditions. Yet a comprehensive data synthesis published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine suggests its benefits may be far more modest than once believed, while the risks…