Posted by Valero on August 24, 2008, at 15:22:31
In reply to Re: Heard Ultram is Very Good for Anxiety/Depression » Justherself54, posted by Phillipa on August 24, 2008, at 13:20:44
Hi Phillipa,
Ultram, that's Tramadol I guess. After years of thinking the Germans could never produce a good A.D. I've had to revise my opinion, this is a first class drug ( though it's primary use is as a painkiller). If you've been on benzo's for a long time it's unlikely to help much at first and could even be dangerous as it lowers the seizure threshold, so be careful. The upside to Tramadol is that it can be taken "as needed" the effects are immediate and quite pleasant. It's supposed to be structurally similar to Venlafaxine ( Effexor) but for me it's a safer drug, less likely to induce the nasty and prolonged withdrawals associated with Venlaf. I fear one day they might try and get this easily available drug ( Tramadol)
scheduled. It's too good !Take care.
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