tramadol
noun
tram·a·dol
ˈtra-mə-ˌdȯl 
: a synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain
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Per the inquest, Ryan had been prescribed tramadol in 2020 following a carpal tunnel procedure.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Kuzma occupies a critical role for Milwaukee, especially now that forward Bobby Portis recently started to serve a 25-game suspension for testing positive for tramadol.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Pain medications containing tramadol Some medications for weight loss contain phentermine or topiramate
Limit caffeine and alcohol intake while taking either medication because these substances may worsen adverse effects.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Blood toxicology tests found alcohol in Jackson and the unidentified woman's systems, as well as tramadol in Jackson's, the documents said.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Kuzma occupies a critical role for Milwaukee, especially now that forward Bobby Portis recently started to serve a 25-game suspension for testing positive for tramadol.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Pain medications containing tramadol Some medications for weight loss contain phentermine or topiramate
Limit caffeine and alcohol intake while taking either medication because these substances may worsen adverse effects.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Blood toxicology tests found alcohol in Jackson and the unidentified woman's systems, as well as tramadol in Jackson's, the documents said.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
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“Tramadol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tramadol. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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tramadol
noun
tram·a·dol
ˈtram-ə-ˌdȯl
: a synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain see ultram
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