I was prescribed Ultram (brand name) for years to treat stomach pain and it was a miracle drug for me (helping with mood, energy and lifted anxious feelings as well). I normally take 50 mg a day (25 mg twice daily). Now, sadly, Ultram is no longer available and I have been searching to find a manufacturer with hopes I’ll find one that works as well as Ultram did. Manufacturers I’ve tried are: Amneal, Virtus, and Sun Pharmaceutical (Caraco) and they all give me some form of anxiety; don’t lift my mood and don’t help relieve pain like Ultram did. I understand everyone reacts differently to medication, but if there is a specific manufacturer that has worked well for you and your willing to share please do. Thank you so much!!
Which tramadol manufacturers work best?
Question posted by Anonymous on 18 May 2021
Last updated on 9 April 2024 (6 weeks ago) by Hen715
5 Answers
Hen715
9 April 2024
The FDA only has guidelines for drug manufacturers. Pills can be replaced by generic or a close replacement drug. Not all generic are totally the same but very close to the original drug.
Ultra worked great for me. It was replaced with Tramadol a suitable replacement aka Generic.
The white Tramadol imprint 355 U has a coating ( easier to swallow and easier to digest) butit does work for me for it doesn't digest in my stomach so no benifet for me.
I have found a manufacturer Uni Pharmaceutical, they make a yellow pill, imprint 018 , it either doesn't have a coating or a slight one. It works better for me then any of the other tramadol . You may ask your Doctor an ER capsule for tramadol is avalable.
jammark
3 Feb 2024
It is my understanding, according to the FDA, every generic drug manufacturer is required to formulate their medications exactly the same, so that they have the same effect generic or brand name. I have not noticed any difference in the Tramadol I received through my mail pharmacy, which is generically different pills sometimes. But I also haven't really been evaluating or paying attention to whether or not there's any difference. But there is an FDA law, if that's the right word, that mandates all pharmaceutical manufacturers ensure that their product is the same strength as all others and works just as effectively.
ParanaQue
2 Feb 2024
Amneal
Ava Noelle
26 April 2022
I know this is an older post, but I am going through a similar situation. Did you ever find any manufacturer that makes Tramadol like the formulation that worked in the past?
I was never prescribed Ultram, but just generic versions of Tramadol through the years. Mostly because of insurance reasons I suppose. I just recently checked on Ultram. Pharmacist said it’s been on back order since 2020!
So yes, Tramadol used to work for pain very well! I also took it for stomach - an undiagnosed incisional hernia for many years. It was a terrific anti-depressant as well. Altogether it was a wonderful medication!
The new Tramadol(s) are just YUCK! They don’t work at all for pain and they have no mood lifting effects... just make me nauseous (usually sick all day) and makes my mood worse!
I’m trying different suppliers now as well. Amneal... worthless. Sun Pharmaceuticals... worthless. Btw, a few years ago, I took Tramadol from Sun and all was great, so... I’m starting to think they have changed the formulation of Tramadol altogether!
I’m going to give the supplier TEVA a try next, and I will report back on how that goes.
audgirlnatown
20 May 2021
If Mylan available try it.
Inactive
20 May 2021
Thank you!
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