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Is Tramadol Advisable For A Patient With Epilepsy?

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Posted on Tue, 30 May 2017
Question: I have been prescribed tramadol however I have epilepsy should I be taking this med
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tramadol is pain medicine.Can be taken is severe pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

Tramadol can be taken if you have severe pain along with your regular antiepileptic medicines. There is no absolute contraindication as such.

If you need some further clarification on this issue,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Is Tramadol Advisable For A Patient With Epilepsy?

Brief Answer: Tramadol is pain medicine.Can be taken is severe pain. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. Tramadol can be taken if you have severe pain along with your regular antiepileptic medicines. There is no absolute contraindication as such. If you need some further clarification on this issue,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)