A BMJ review finds tramadol offers minimal chronic pain relief but significantly increases serious side effects, especially heart-related risks.

Tramadol oral tablet is available as both a generic and a brand-name drug. Brand name: Ultram. Tramadol oral tablets come in both immediate-release and extended-release forms. Tramadol also comes as ...

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest ...

Although the popular opioid, tramadol, may reduce chronic pain, it also significantly increases risk of serious side effects from chest pain to heart failure. The corresponding study was published in ...

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...

New research indicates tramadol offers minimal pain relief, lowering scores by less than one point on average. The drug significantly increases the risk of serious side effects, particularly heart ...