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What is Ultracet and why is it prescribed? Ultracet is used to treat moderate to severe pain for a period of five days or less. Ultracet contains two pain-relieving agents. Tramadol, known technically as an opioid analgesic, is a narcotic pain reliever. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in the over-the-counter pain remedy Tylenol. Take only the amount and number of Ultracet doses prescribed. Exceeding the recommended dosage can lead to reduced breathing, liver damage, seizures, and death. How should you take Ultracet? Follow your doctors directions for taking Ultracet. Follow dosage recommendations strictly, and stop taking the drug as soon as possible. Take Ultracet only as needed. Never take two doses at once. Store Ultracet in a tight container at room temperature. Are there any Ultracet side effects? Ultracet side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Ultracet side effects may include constipation, increased sweating, and sleepiness. Less common Ultracet side effects may include abdominal pain, anxiety, appetite loss, confusion, dizziness, dry mouth, exaggerated feeling of well-being, fatigue, gas, headache, hot flushes, indigestion, insomnia, itching, nausea, nervousness, prostate disorders, rash, tremor, vomiting, and weakness. Rare Ultracet side effects may include abnormal thinking, abnormal vision, amnesia, anemia, burning or prickling skin, chest pain, chills, convulsions, coordination problems, dark or bloody stools or vomit, depersonalization, depression, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, drug abuse, emotional instability, fainting, hallucination, high blood pressure, impotence, involuntary muscle contractions, irregular or rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, migraines or worsening of existing migraines, morbid dreams, muscle rigidity, palpitation, ringing in the ears, stupor, swollen tongue, urinary problems, vertigo, weight decrease, and withdrawal syndrome. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Ultracet? If Ultracet is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ultracet with Acetaminophen-containing products (such as Tylenol), Antidepressant drugs classified as MAO inhibitors (including Nardil and Parnate), Antipsychotic drugs (such as Thorazine and Haldol), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), Digoxin (Lanoxin), Other narcotic pain relievers (such as Percodan and Vicodin), Promethazine (Phenergan), Serotonin-boosting antidepressants (such as Paxil and Prozac), Sleep aids (such as Halcion and Restoril), Tranquilizers (such as Valium and Xanax), Tricyclic antidepressants (such as Elavil and Tofranil), or Warfarin (Coumadin). Are there any special warnings about Ultracet? Ultracet has caused serious and even fatal allergic reactions in some people, typically after the first dose. Seek medical help immediately if you begin to have trouble breathing or break out in hives or blisters. Ultracet may cause seizures, particularly in those with epilepsy, a history of seizures, or in those at special risk for seizures, such as people with head trauma, metabolic disorders, or central nervous system infections, and those going through alcohol or drug withdrawal. Inform your doctor if you have had a head injury, as Ultracet can increase pressure around the brain. Also let the doctor know if you have liver disease, since Ultracet can affect the liver. Do not take Ultracet if you will be driving a car or operating dangerous machinery. Ultracet may impair the mental and physical abilities needed for driving. Ultracet poses a danger of mental and physical addiction. Never exceed the prescribed dosage. If you experience withdrawal symptoms, which can occur if you stop taking the drug abruptly, consult your doctor for a tapering regimen. Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, chills, diarrhea, hallucinations, insomnia, nausea, pain, erection of hair, sweating, tremors, and upper respiratory symptoms. The safety and effectiveness of Ultracet has not been established in children under the age of 16 years. |
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