Is it dangerous to take tramadol 5 hours after taking vicodin?

Hallsville<br/>
I was prescribed tramadol but i'm scared to take it only 5 hours after taking a vicodin. Is it safe?<br/>
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Sherrill<br/>
tramadol is an opioid (synthetic opiate) and Vicodin is an actual opiate. Should they be co-administered? Probably not. Do I take them within several hours of each other? Yup. I would just be careful of the dosage. I would not take anything more then the lowest possible theraputic dose of each. Here are the facts...GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of tramadol increases the seizure risk in patients taking other opioids. These agents are often individually epileptogenic and may have additive effects on seizure threshold during coadministration. CNS - and respiratory-depressant effects may also be additive. In patients who have been previously dependent on or chronically using opioids, tramadol can also reinitiate physical dependence or precipitate withdrawal symptoms. MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of tramadol and other opioids should be avoided in general. Tramadol should not be used in opioid-dependent patients, and use in patients who are chronically on opioids is also not recommended. <strong>Tramadol</strong> is contraindicated in patients with acute opioid intoxication. <em>Tramadol dosage</em> should support in want if it must aid used in patients receiving opioids. Patients should sanction monitored for dilation gentle seizures and CNS and respiratory self-~.<br/>
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Senoia<br/>
It's probably okay. Don't do it every day. You may have sedation or other side effects. Eight hours would be better.<br/>
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Hasbrouck Heights<br/>
Tramadol in my opinion is never safe.... But if you wanna take it 5 hrs later is fine...<br/>
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Shiloh<br/>
there both opoid tabs,,,,recomended dose every 4 to 6 hours, could be very dangerous, depending when y taking y next dose of <em>tramadol</em>..be tireless very emma xxx <br/>
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