How it looks, tastes and smells What does it look like? White pills or tablets the most common type Coloured capsules A liquid. How do people take it? How it feels How does it make you feel? Pregnant women should not use tramadol as it can be toxic to the developing foetus. If you are on certain antidepressants you should only take tramadol with clear medical advice because of the known risks. Mixing Is it dangerous to mix with other drugs? Yes, it is dangerous to mix tramadol with alcohol.
Addiction Can you get addicted? Yes, tramadol is addictive. I remember she told me that my performance has reduced and she has heard tramadol is very effective to improve sexual performance. So, she bought it for me, and I enjoyed very well that night 28 years old, male, assistant. I normally buy tramadol for my boyfriend, especially when I witness a reduction in his sexual performance 30 years old, female, assistant.
It was revealed that some of the participants were motivated to use tramadol because they believe the drug is effective for treating their perceived premature ejaculation and ejaculation-related issues. Few of the participants confirmed to have ejaculation issues that have been diagnosed and confirmed by a medical officer. These participants opined that though they have prescribed treatment drugs for their ejaculation issues of which tramadol is not one, they prefer using the drug as they consider it to be more effective in dealing with premature ejaculation and ejaculation related issues.
However, the mechanisms through which tramadol treats premature ejaculation and other related ejaculation issues were not known to the participants. Some participants shared accounts on their perceived effectiveness of tramadol for premature ejaculation and ejaculation related issues:.
Though I have not been diagnosed with premature ejaculation by a doctor, I still think I have ejaculation problems because I see symptoms of premature ejaculation that I mostly hear on Radio. I have tried several drugs, but they all seemed not effective.
Just last year, someone recommended tramadol for me and I can bodily tell you that I have witnessed some significant improvement 23 years old, male, driver. I was diagnosed with premature ejaculation last two years and was prescribed drugs by the doctor.
I used the drugs for more than one and a half years with no significant improvement. I started treating it with tramadol from last six months coming and trust me that I have observed a significant difference ….. I feel much better now so I will continue to use the tramadol though it is not prescribed for me 35 years old, male, driver.
Thanks to tramadol for curing my premature ejaculation problems. The drug is good, and I will continue to use. The reason is that I was told that I have premature ejaculation four years ago and have been using different drugs prescribed by doctors over these years and nothing happened.
I have been using tramadol which was recommended by a relative and now I am very fine. Even I went to the hospital last three days and the doctor was surprised to notice that the condition does not exist as it used to be. So, he asked of the drug that I am using and told him tramadol 31 years old, male, assistant. Psychologically, two main factors were identified as motivations for non-medical purposes tramadol use among the study participants.
These included perceived euphoria, mental alertness and attentiveness and sense of hope. A perceived feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness attached to tramadol use among participants served as one motivation for their continued misuse of the drug. Almost all the participants maintained that tramadol brings them extreme happiness and excitements whenever they take it.
Interestingly, because of the perceived euphoric effect of tramadol, it emerged that some of the participants were taking the drug, especially during sad moments. Tramadol gives me excitement … … I can be happy the whole day when I take it 23 years old, male, driver. The feeling is deep and great when you take tramadol.
It is all about excitement and happiness and nothing else. Tramadol is my source of excitement and happiness especially when I am very sad. I forget all my problems whenever I take it because of the happiness it brings 29 years old, male, driver. Few of the participants also mentioned of alertness and attentiveness as another motivation for their incessant tramadol use. They explained that the drug makes them focused and pay serious attention to their daily activities.
I am always alert and attentive throughout the day 30 years old, male, driver. Another psychological motivation for tramadol use among the participants that the study revealed was a sense of hope and belonging. Some of the participants explained that the drug makes them hopeful of a better future.
Others also highlighted that the drug makes them feel that they belong to a group or family that cares about them. Interestingly, one participant maintained that it is easy to get for instance financial support from a friend who takes tramadol than one who is a non-tramadol user.
Like I previously said, tramadol brings joy and happiness and for this reason, you will become hopeful of better things ahead even the current condition is not good. For me, the drug brings hope 29 years old, male driver. You will feel a sense of belonging to a family when you take tramadol. You will see others who take it showing you love and support even financially 30 years old, female, assistant. The physical motivations associated with tramadol misuse reported among participants included energy booster and tiredness or fatigue relieve.
Most of the participants reported that they use tramadol to boost their energy in order to carry out their daily activities. For them, tramadol is an effective energy booster which enhances their performances with no or limited stress. Most of the participants, therefore, saw the drug to be important in their economic life as to them it makes them work harder to earn income for a living on a daily basis.
Tramadol booster energy for work. I can work almost the whole day under the influence of the drug without feeling tired 33 years old, male, driver. I can drive 24 hours all week because of tramadol because it serves as an energy booster for me 30 years old, male, driver. Tramadol gives me special energy for this work 28 years old, female, assistant.
Most of the participants described tramadol as an effective drug for de-stressing themselves and relieving tiredness or fatigue. Whenever I am stressed out, I take tramadol to de-stress myself. It works within a shortest possible time 30 years old, male, driver. It is a special reliever of fatigue and I rely on it every day 28 years old, female, assistant. It is a very good tiredness reliever drug. You can try it out one day 29 years old, male, driver.
The study found that tramadol is readily available and affordable. Participants were motivated to take tramadol because compared to other similar drugs, they believed tramadol is affordable and acquired with few Cedis Ghana currency.
Tramadol is not expensive so I can buy as many as I want. Even with 5 Cedis, I can get one 26 years old, male, assistant. Also, explaining the economic motivation for tramadol use in terms of cost was a driver who commented:. I do not incur much cost to acquire tramadol because it is not expensive. Comparing with other drugs that perform similar functions, tramadol is the cheapest in terms of cost and that motivates me to use the drug 29 years old, male, driver.
The last time I bought one the price was 5 Cedis, which to me is very affordable considering the functions it performs.
Participants in this study opined that tramadol is readily available in most chemical shops. It was revealed that though tramadol is a prescription drug, participants obtained it without any prescription note. They specifically explained that no seller has ever requested a prescription note from them before selling the drug to them. I can easily get tramadol to buy. I think nowadays almost all the chemical shops sell tramadol, so it is difficult to get 29 years old, male, driver.
Getting tramadol to buy is not difficult at all. You can get one from any chemical shop in this area and no one asks for a prescription note or anything 42 years old, male, driver. I am glad that the drug is available everywhere nowadays so finding one is not hard. I am told a doctor must prescribe it to you before you can buy but since I started using no seller has ever asked of any prescription note from a doctor 25 years old, male, assistant. Interestingly, all the participants were aware of some side effects associated with the misuse of tramadol.
A myriad of possible adverse effects of tramadol misuse was reported by the participants, whereas some elaborated further their experiences on some of the adverse effects they encounter as a result of the misuse.
The adverse effects that emerged from the interviews and analysis were categorised into three: physical, psychological and social effects. Almost all the participants were aware of possible physical side effects of tramadol and recalled at least one adverse physical experience as a result of misusing the drug. Most reported and experienced adverse physical effects among the participants included, seizures, excessive vomiting, anorexia, loss of appetite, hallucination, severe nausea, agitation and confusion, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, loss of strength, muscle aches, joint pains, severe redness, swelling, itching of the skin, sweating, swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs, trembling and shaking of the hands or feet and weak or absent pulses in the legs.
It was emerged that most of these effects were pronounced in the early stages of tramadol use among the participants. However, few of the participants explained that they continue to experience some of the highlighted adverse effects each time they use the drug.
One of the participants noted:. Yes, I am aware that tramadol has some effects that can affect me physically. Some of my friends who misuse it have been reporting of several experiences such as vomiting, unnecessary confusion and agitation and body pains and weakness.
I believe the drug has some adverse effects that can be harmful. For instance, I feel very weak and sleepy whenever I take it. I remember last two weeks I nearly collapsed as a result of the drug because I took three tablets without eating 29 years old, male, driver. For me, everyone who takes tramadol including myself is aware of the possible side effects of the drug.
In fact, we experience the effects regularly such as seizures, skin itching, loss of appetite, dry mouth, among others. I aware of the side effects of tramadol because I listen to the radio, watch television and they talk about the harmful effects of tramadol misuse. Using myself for example, I always feel very weak, dizzy and confused each time I take the drug.
I nearly had a seizure one time as a result of tramadol. Again, I do not really when I am on tramadol, whereas my mouth becomes dry 42 years old, male, driver. Some of the study participants also highlighted myriad of perceived psychological problems as additional adverse effects of tramadol.
The participants repeatedly mentioned irritability, anger, overactive reflexes, loss of consciousness, discouragement, general feeling of discomfort and sad and loss of interest or pleasure. The participants recounted experiencing either one or a combination of these psychological problems associated with tramadol misuse. I think I become too temperamental and do not feel like talking to anyone when I take tramadol.
Sometimes, I feel discouraged to the extent that I get irritated and angry easily 27 years old, male, driver. For me, I think the drug makes me unconscious most of the time. I sometimes act unreasonably, and I think it is that drug that influences me 26 years old, male, assistant.
Tramadol makes me think about strange things and frequently gets discouraged. Mostly I get angry and irritated over petty issues 31 years old, female, assistant. Social stigma and lack of respect were reported by all the participants as social effects of tramadol misuse. All the study participants verbalised that most community members disapprove tramadol misuse and as a result stigmatise them for their indulgence. They specifically mentioned that members of the society do not accord them the needed respect as a result of their tramadol misuse and this act constitute an adverse social effect of tramadol misuse.
Some people do not respect me for misusing tramadol, and even do not want to associate with me. In fact, some even regard me as worthy of disgrace to my family 31 years old, female, assistant. My community members regard me as a useless being worthy of great disgrace. I remember on one occasion a certain girl that I am far older than her told me I have no respect and admiration because I take tramadol 24 years old, male, driver. People talk to me anyhow because of the tramadol.
At times they point hands on me as a useless person and even tell others not to be like me. They regard people who use tramadol as non-humans and crazy people 28 years old, male, driver. Interestingly, almost all the participants said a word of praises to those who initiated them into tramadol use. It was observed that these praises were linked to the perceived benefits associated with the use of the drug such as perceived improved physical and sexual activity performances.
In all, these participants thanked their initiators for introducing them into tramadol use. One of these participants noted with appreciation:. In fact, I owe my master a lot of thanks and appreciations. I remember when he was introducing the drug to me, I was not really in support of it I now know he was doing me a lot of good.
Oh, I am very grateful to him 27 years old, male, driver. In fact, the drug has helped me improved significantly in my daily activity performance. I must say huge thanks to my friend who introduced it to me 26 years old, male, assistant. You know this job is mostly for males as it is very hard. Big thanks to my friend who first gave me the drug 31 years old, female, assistant.
Interestingly, almost the participants exhibited no sign of stopping the use of tramadol for non-medical purposes. In their own evaluations and assessments, the drug is effective for the purposes that they are using it for and as a result, do not have any reason for quitting it. Personally, I do not have any plans for stopping tramadol use for now.
The drug is very effective, nice and feels great whenever I take. Maybe, when I am too old, I can consider stopping but now no intention to quit 28 years old, male, driver. It was observed that few of the participants who were willing to stop using tramadol for non-medical purposes were looking for alternatives or substitutes for the drug.
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