Stopping Tramadol

Hello Pam, by the way ?
Forgot my manners there!

I’ve been on Tramadol (and Pregabalin) for two years.
I’ll be having a hip replacement next month.
I’m pretty certain that I am addicted to them.
I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder; so they are pretty much the perfect drug for me, as the are also prescribed as anti anxiety medication.

Yes, mine are capsules too.

Thanks ?

It's a capsule with powder inside

How could you function on three day ? I found Tramadol and other strong painkillers awake at night . I could never get a good night's sleep after taking only two . One of our GPs calls Tramadol the devil's pill .

Most pharmacies sell tablet splitters. I would suggest splitting one of them for one of the doses for a week then the other and go like that. Well done .

If the lowest dose is 50 mg can you get a tablet splitter and cut one in half, when the time comes.

Good luck Pamrcl. Slowly slowly does it.

Thanks, I've made a pharmacy appointment to have a chat ?

I was on Tramadol for a short period. I had to come off it because it caused a nasty rash but even so, I did it gradually. My GP told me to go "cold turkey" but I knew that was the wrong advice.

You should go to your pharmacy- they will have better knowledge and hopefully be able to help you.

I have a friend who was addicted after lots of orthopaedic surgery.
He reduced down with the GP’s help but eventually went “cold turkey” he had 5 days of hell.
He is only early 40’s.
I would look for specific forums to help you.
What ever you do get medical advice..