Tramadol is not very effective for chronic pain yet comes with an increased risk of serious side effects that suggest it should be avoided.

A recent study published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine found that tramadol may not ease chronic pain effectively and could increase the risk of serious side effects like heart problems. Because of ...

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...

Opioids like tramadol, can provide highly effective pain relief when ... And many are reliant on powerful drugs to get by, leaving them at risk of developing an addiction that continues even after ...