Tramadol...FDA, call,email, do something...

So I never got a response from my last post (latest data was 2011).  I think it's time we call or email the FDA concerning Tramadol...If it is being black boxed.  Below are the phone numbers and emails.  If it is true, we are being discriminated by the government.  Also RNY patients with liver problems, this is the ONLY real choice for pain relief...Without much side effects.  Write and call...Your voice counts.  Brian

Media

  Sarah Peddicord
  301-796-2805

Consumers

  888-INFO-FDA

You may want to stress things like the ADA...Americans with Disabilities Act.  Call your person in Congress...Don't know if it's on the list, but if it is...It's going to be a huge headache for RNY patients who suffer in great pain!!  Brian 

sorry.. are you implying that RNY is a form of  a disability???? 

Black box means more warning and more attention to people who use or abuse that...

Sure, I rather take a pill at the end of the day than to think how otherwise I can limit my pains.. 

I do use tens units, and I go for massages and acupuncture... plus exercise... 

pain pills are suppose to be a last resort... it becomes "way of life" for way too many people...

^^^^^  so much this!   Way too many people abuse these drugs and i, for one, am not willing to deal with the social problems caused by people who get hooked and are using way after the pain need is gone.  I'm glad something is being done to stop over prescribing.

If you genuinely NEED these drugs you'll get them. 

Not quite sure what you are getting at here.  Many, many meds have a black box warning.  It doesn't mean they cannot/will not be prescribed.  It also does not mean that they should not. 

It is a higher level warning - a literal black box containing possible extra risks for certain individuals.  If you've got a good doc they will consider the warning and prescribe (or not)  based upon how much of that information applies to you.  Doctors and psychiatrists deal with an unimaginable list of medications.  If the black box makes them pause for even a moment to make sure that a specific med is appropriate for you, I'm not understanding how that is a bad thing.

I don't know what black boxes means? I have been taking tramadol for a few years. Helps

Tramadol is a Very Bad Drug For Many, There is a Real Reason it''s Black Boxed.  I was given Tramadol, December 8th, I Collapsed on my living room floor and was unconious for over 2 hours.  My body twitching. My husband was there.  I woke up in the ER after they had injected medication to bring me out of it.  I didnt know about the EMT's at my home, or the ambulance running hot with siren. They said I had a Severe Seisure and that Tramadol causes Seizures.  My father took it as well, last year, and was having mini Seizures throughout the days, till they figured out its the Tramadol. My hospital doctor told me, Don't ever take Tramadol.  The ER worked very hard to bring me back, I had two IV's , in a gown, no recollection of anything.  You may be shocked I'm saying this,  I know I was ......I didn't think Tramadol was a very strong Med anyway,  I thought it was mild compared to others?, ...Now you know why it's Black Boxed, if I call the FDA I will tell them this, I'm sorry it's worked so well for you and is now  hard to get, that would be frustrating, but later in life you may experience some Seisure issues like my father from long term use.  I hope not and Good Luck To You. 

That's really scary, Christy!  I can't take Tylenol for pain because of liver disease so my surgeon suggested Tramadol.  I wonder if there are any OTHER options for pain out there?  I still don't quite understand what "black boxed" means.  Does it mean we won't be able to get Tramadol?

"Black Boxed" means it is considered a dangerous drug because so many people have had or are having negative reactions to it. Whether addiction, seizures, damaging your body or causing death. (Hence the Black Box highest of warnings)

Warmly,

Jackie

I use tramadol because of liver issues also. I googled black boxed drugs. It would be wonderful if we could go with out meds but I will continue my tramadol per my dr at mayo