Tramadol is a prescription medication given to patients as a way to
relieve pain symptoms. Prolonged use of the drug can lead to addiction
and alters the brain's normal functions. In order to begin drug
rehabilitation, a person will need to go through Tramadol detox.
First, a physician will need to be contacted in order to monitor the
patient during Tramadol detox. Due to the severity of the withdrawal
symptoms, a doctor will need to make sure there are no adverse effects
from suddenly stopping Tramadol. Common withdrawal symptoms include
nausea, vomiting, anxiety, depression, sweating, insomnia, tremors and
hallucinations.
Next, receive a physical before going through Tramadol detox. Your
physician will want to test your cardiovascular system in order to
ensure that you are healthy enough to go through detox, due to the
effects of Tramadol withdrawal.
Then, look for a detox program in order to stop taking Tramadol. One
well known program is the Waismann Method of Accelerated
Neuro-Regulation which is performed in a hospital setting. The patient
is placed under sedation as the medications are cleansed from the body.
Due to the sedation, the person does not experience any of the severe
withdrawal symptoms and wakes up drug-free. The method speeds up the
detox process to last only a few hours instead of the normal 3 to 4 day
range.
Finally, continue treatment through an outpatient or in-patient
rehabilitation center. Once you go through detox for Tramadol, you will
want to continue on to a rehabilitation program in order to prevent a
relapse. Many detox programs have their own rehab centers or can give
you a referral.
After completing a detox program for Tramadol, make sure you inform your
doctor of the addiction. This way, he can make adjustments in the case
that you again need a prescription for pain medication.
