Ultracet and dizziness

I was prescribed Ultracet/Tramadol to manage pain from a MVA. It relieved the immense pain in my back and the chest wall with good effect. I was also feeling euphoric and helped to relieve anxious mood, aside from negative side affects of itchiness, slight dizziness,and diarreah. I tried to stop taking this medication in fear of becoming dependent. The day after, I noticed my mood changing, feeling anxious, restless, and depressed. I think I will stop taking it, if I can manage my pain.

Originally prescribed Ultracet(actually generic Tramado/apap) for arthritis pain. As instructed, I took two pills at night and one in the morning. By mid-morning I was ill--vomiting, dizziness, extreme fatigue, some itchiness. The arthritis pain was diminished though.
It also gave me weird dreams --black and white television stories super-imposed on colorful dreams. Those were actually kind of interesting, not scary.
I don't think this is the right pain medicine for me.

i started taking tramadol yesterday and within 15mins of taking the second dose i felt awful, headache, dizziness, vomiting, panic, difficulty in breathing, and i couldnt get up. have now been told by my gp to lower doseage the effects remain to be seen.

caused dizziness and vomiting for several hours after taking ultracet.

I started taking Ultracet several months ago for pain after knee surgery but found that it also helped my Fybromialgia symptoms. Any initial side effects such as headache, itching or dizziness ceased after the first week. I take 2 pills only in times of extreme discomfort. 1 at a time works fine and I attempt never to take more than 3 a day. I find sleepiness to be a factor only if I am already in bed (which is good as my primary concern from Fybromialgia is insomnia). Overall, this drug has been a God send for me as I think I would have gone quite mad from the extremely extended and painful healing time after the surgey (compounded by the onset of sciatica which even the Ultracet made only marginally bearable). I am fortunatly not disposed to addictions but I am begining to wonder if the continued taking of a narcotic substance (yes - synthetic - but the effects amount to the same thing) is justified. The euphoria associated with even a low dose is very beguiling; it feels better and more positive than any antidepressant I have ever taken and with far fewer side effects as well. What to do...what to do...no 2 doctors will agree on the matter. My GP says NO; my Rumetologist says Yes!

I've been taking Ultracet for over SIX months, usually twice daily and sometimes 3 times a day. I herniated a disk a couple years ago and I've had two back surgery since then and have taken every type of prescription drug available, Perocet, Oxycodone and now Ultracet. Ultracet does help with the pain, but it's side effect are just as much of an issue as the scatic nerve and back pain. My main issue is dizziness or being woosey on a daily basis and I do get an upset stomach on occasion. I only drive short distances because of the dizziness and probably shouldn't drive at all. What concerns me is the length of time I've been taking Ultacet. I do believe Ultracet is habit forming or additive no matter what anyone else may say. I need to get off this drug, soon.

Hi its me SPIDER MAN and I had planned on doing a 12 hour journal on my own personal experience with my first dose of ultraset after packing for a brown recluse spider bite.
I was experiencing severe pain in my left buttock altho the bite and sugury were on my outer left leg,seems the packing is putting pressere on a nerve so the doctor prescribed ultraset oral tabs for my pain which by the way is now gone!
About only 15 minutes of taking my first dose I could feel the effects of the medication which by the way was and still is very nice!!! :) my roommate asked me if I was feeling up or down and I had to answer that I felt both up and down at the same time.
I could see how this drug will deffinatly be in high demand once the word gets out. the best I can say is that ultraset was for my pain what prozac is for the depresed! what a new mirriacle drug this stuff is!
For the person who experiences any of the reported adverse side effects such as dizzyness or paranoia I would advise them to simply take a long deep breath,think plesent thoughts and enjoy the great feeling! wow!!!!

I take ultracet for pain that I get in my arms and legs from surgery and arthritis. The first day I thought I was going to die.The upset stomach and dizziness it was the worst ,but after a couple of days I was able to tolerate it and it works alittle for the pain and alot for the energy .

Works very well for my acute back muscle pull. This is the most debilitating and painful injury I've experienced. I had to take a second one four hours after the first but since then I have had no problem maintaining at least a six hour interval. I haven't experience any insomnia but I have gotten nausia, dizziness, and profuse sweats near the end of the six hour interval between pills. I think this is due to an empty stomach and the ultracet. The prescription doesn't say so but I highly recommend taking this medication with food and keeping at least some food in your stomach. After eating a small snack of cheese crackers (starch) the nausiness went away.
I've seen some posts on this board that refer to taking two pills at once. You should not do this unless it is prescribed to you by the physician. Ultracet's web site explicitly states not to take two pills within a four hour window. If the prescribed medication dosage does not work for you please go back and consult your doctor rather than altering the dosage rate.

I took this for the very first time before bedtime and it did relieve my pain. But I experienced sleeplesness, dizziness, extreme nausea and then later vomiting. It was definitely not worth it to me.

I took ultracet Last night and today,3 pills total. I have never hurt so bad with stomach cramps. Not to mention the dizziness,nervousness and confusion. I also had severe vomiting and diarreah. This drug is horrible!