This medication is used for treating moderate to severe chronic pain whenever treatment is necessary around the clock. It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor whose precise instructions can be found o the medication's label.
Ultram can be taken with or without food. However, it should be swallowed whole, without crushing, breaking or chewing. While you may begin to feel well while on this medication, it is important that you continue taking it. Of course, it is also important that you do not miss a dosage. If you do miss a dosage, make sure that you take it as soon as you remember to do so. In the event that it happens to be close to the time when your next dosage is due, you should simply skip this dosage and go back to your regular schedule. You do not ever want to exceed the recommended dosage, double up on a dosage or take this medication for longer than it has been prescribed
