Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever. It is the brand name for tramadol. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain by changing the way the body senses pain. Ultram can either be taken as a normal tablet or an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to be taken through the mouth. The regular tablet can be [...]

Tramadol is a man-made pain reliever. The way it works is not completely known, but it acts in a similar manner to morphine. Like morphine, Tramadol binds to receptors in the brain (opioid receptors) that transmit the sensation of pain throughout the body to the brain. It is used in the management of moderate to [...]