Re: Ultram Addiction
From: mwaugh (anonymous@medispecialty.com)
Thu Feb 21 10:32:15 2002
At Fri, 14 Dec 2001, anonymous wrote:
>
>At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Joshua Friedman wrote:
>>
>>I am an attorney doing research on the addictive potential of Ultram. If
>>I find that many people have become physically dependent on Ultram, I
>>will consider bringing a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer.
>>If you have experienced withdrawal syptoms when stopping Ultram, or are
>>unable to stop taking Ultram, I would be grateful if you could drop me
>>an email, or call me at (212) 308-4338. All contacts will be protected
>>by the attorney-client priviledge.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>--
>>Joshua Friedman
>>
>Mr. Friedman,
>
>I had cronic back pain for almost a year (specific to the C4 to C6 area
>of the spine). I found ULTRAM to be one of the best pain relievers for
>this problem but it wasn't without addiction. The addiction was not so
>much while taking ULTRAM but when I stopped. Over an extended period I
>stopped and started taking it. Within 24 hours of stoping my dosage, I
>developed flu like symptoms. I became extremely anxious, ached all over
>and could not sleep at night. My amune system appeared low. On three
>occasions I developed cold sores. I didn't realize it was related to
>ULTRAM until the third time it happened. I recently had extensive
>surgery and have just stopped taking ULRAM again. As previously, I am
>experiencing the withdrawal problems. Feel free to contact me via email
>and I can explain more of the specifics.
--
Dear Mr. Friedman:
I have been searching the net regarding the Ultram, because I was informed
yesterday that my 20 year is addicted to this drug. As a mother I am beside
myself with the feeling of helplessness and anger. She has had chronic headaches
for the last 8 years. 3 years ago she was prescribed Ultram and was told it was
not addictive. Now she is going through withdrawal of mental and physical pain and
her life is never going to be the same. My daughter was seeing a doctor at home,
one at school and one at the emergency ward. Everyone of them gave her a
perscription for this drug. When her body become use to the required 2 pill,
she needed to start taking 3 to get the same effect. At present she was taking
4 every 4 hours. Please call me or email if a lawsuit is still in effect or
if there is information regarding this. Thank you.
Mrs. Waugh