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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Data were included from 19 randomized placebo-controlled trials, with 6506 participants. HealthDay News — Tramadol may slightly reduce chronic pain but seems to increase the risk for serious and ...

TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Tramadol may slightly reduce chronic pain but seems to increase the risk for serious and nonserious adverse events, according to a review published online ...