Tramadol Hydrochloride Drug Interaction With Food

Tramadol hydrochloride, (also prescribed under the brand name, Ultram) has some stomach interactions that users should be familiar with before and during the use of this drug. It may make your eating experience and digestion uncomfortable if food is taken with this drug.

Reported Facts

• According to RXList, tramadol hydrochloride's most-reported adverse effects appear within the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal system. These results were usually reported within seven days of treatment although adverse effects were also reported within 30 and 90 days as well.

Adverse Reactions

• Some people taking tramadol hydrochloride reported nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, dyspepsia (upset stomach) and constipation. At seven days into treatment, 24 percent experienced nausea, 24 percent experienced constipation, 9 percent experienced vomiting, 5 percent experienced dyspepsia, 5 percent experienced dry mouth and 5 percent experienced diarrhea.

Cumulative Effect

• The cumulative effect of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dry mouth, dyspepsia and constipation can make eating and digestion suffer significantly, making the eating and digestive process very uncomfortable for some users. It may curb your appetite and make you eat less so you do not have to deal with the consequences brought on by treatment with this medicine. This medicine should not be taken by anyone taking medications for vomiting or anyone with a metabolic disorder.