Is it normal to have trouble breathing with tramadol?

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I went to the ER a few days back and they gave me Tramadol, I started to freak out because I couldn't breath correctly. I know it's supposed to make people tired, but is this normal?

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  • Tinmansc
    5 years ago | pl

    Respiratory depression (trouble breathing) is a side effect of Tramadol. If you are experiencing this side efect, discontinue taking the medication until you can talk to a doctor about the issue. If you start to feel dizzy, have changes in skin color, confusion, cough, tachycardia (fast heart beat), shortness of breath or slowing heart beat, you need to see a doctor right away. This may mean going back to the ER or calling 911 (assuming you are in the US).

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    • Rossy
      5 years ago

      Thank you so much, though this terrifies me. I had about more than half these symptoms, I hope i'm alright now. I'll never take this again. Again, thank you for noting me this!

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  • charli.m
    5 years ago

    Tramadol seems to have a negative affect on so many people. I hope you're doing better now.

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