, or any type of street drug.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended.
An
acetaminophen and tramadol overdose can be fatal. The maximum amount of
acetaminophen and tramadol is 2 tablets per dose, or 8 tablets per day.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have
ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains
acetaminophen.
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking acetaminophen and tramadol.
You may be more likely to have a seizure while taking acetaminophen and tramadol if you have a
history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, a brain or spinal cord infection, or if you
are taking certain medicines. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of having a
seizure.
Acetaminophen and tramadol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What is acetaminophen and tramadol?
Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of tramadol.
The combination of acetaminophen and tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Acetaminophen and tramadol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen and tramadol?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen and
tramadol, if you are intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used any of the following drugs:
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alcohol;
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narcotic pain medicine;
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sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
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medicine for depression or anxiety;
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medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia); or
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street drugs.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per
day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take
medication that contains acetaminophen.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking acetaminophen and tramadol. Your risk of
a seizure may be higher if you have any of these conditions:
Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of having a seizure.
Before taking acetaminophen and tramadol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby.
Acetaminophen and tramadol may also cause serious or fatal side effects in a newborn if the
mother uses the medication during pregnancy or labor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or
plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Acetaminophen and tramadol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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