Is Ultram Safe for a Recovering Opiate Addict??
Question by bdupe22: Is Ultram safe for a recovering opiate addict??
I am a recovering opiate addict. I have over a year clean. I have chronic back pain (which is how I got hooked in the first place). Recently the pain has been unbearable. The doctor gave me a script for Ultram 200mg ER and said its not a problem with me taking it for the pain. Thats its not an opiate and its safe for me. But ive heard conflicting stuff about it. I dont want to go back being dependent on a drug. Please help!!
Best answer:
Answer by lilbitevans
I would say no. I know Ultram is habit forming so be very careful. congratulations on being clean over a year!
Answer by us/ness
I to used to be an opiate addict so i know what your mind is telling you. Ultram dosn’t have opiates in it but can be habit forming. I would do some research on the internet. Having pain and not being able to touch a narcotic pain releiver sucks, i know. My suggestion is to do some research and Congradulation on your time being clean!
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