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Tramadol is a medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics, but it also has properties that affect the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. This dual mechanism of action helps to provide pain relief.
Tramadol is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations. The immediate-release form is typically taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief, while the extended-release form is usually taken once daily for around-the-clock pain control.
