How Long Does Ultram Stay in Your System

How Long Does Ultram Stay in Your System Addiction Drug Use Opioids Print How Long Does Ultram Stay in Your System? By Buddy T facebook twitter Buddy T is an anonymous writer and founding member of the Online Al-Anon Outreach Committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Learn about our editorial policy Buddy T Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD on June 23, 2015 Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn about our Medical Review Board Steven Gans, MD Updated on September 22, 2018 Blood Test Can Detect Heavy Drinking. © Getty Images More in Addiction Drug Use Opioids Cocaine Heroin Marijuana Meth Ecstasy/MDMA Hallucinogens Prescription Medications Alcohol Use Addictive Behaviors Nicotine Use Coping and Recovery Determining exactly how long Ultram (tramadol) is detectable in the body depends on many variables, including which kind of drug test is being used. Ultram, which is called tramadol in its generic form, is also known by its other brand names Ultracet, Conzip, Ryzolt, and Rybix. The timetable for detecting Ultram in the system is dependent upon not only the type of test used, but also on each individuals metabolism, body mass, age, hydration level, physical activity, health condition, and other factors, making it almost impossible to determine an exact amount of time Ultram will show up on a drug test. How Long Ultram Remains in Various Tests The following is an estimated range of times, or detection windows, during which Ultram can be detected by various testing methods: Ultram can be detected in a urine test from 2-4 daysA blood test can detect Ultram for approximately 12 hoursUltram can be detected in a saliva test for 1-4 daysUltram, like many other drugs, can be detected with a hair follicle drug test for up to 90 days The Dangers of Ultram Use Ultram is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics and therefore can be very addictive. If its taken over a long period of time, Ultram can create a physical dependence. Even when taken in prescribed amounts, Ultram can cause seizures after it has been used over a long period of time. Also, because Ultram is an opioid painkiller, there is a chance of overdose, especially when combined with other central nervous system depressants or alcohol. Side Effects of Ultram Even when taken as directed, Ultram, like other opioid painkillers, can cause serious side effects, some of which can be severe, including: SeizuresHivesRashBlistersDifficulty swallowing or breathingSwelling of the eyes, face, throat, tongue, lips, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legsHoarsenessAgitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, confusion, fast heartbeat, shivering, severe muscle stiffness or twitching, loss of coordinationNausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, or dizzinessInability to get or keep an erectionIrregular menstruationDecreased sexual desireChanges in heartbeatLoss of consciousness Symptoms of an Ultram Overdose Symptoms of an Ultram overdose may include the following: Decreased pupil sizeDifficulty breathingExtreme drowsinessUnconsciousnessComaSlow heartbeatMuscle weaknessCold, clammy skin Danger of Drug Interactions With Ultram There is a long list of medications that might produce negative reactions when taken along with Ultram. Some of those medications include: Anticoagulants such as Coumadin (warfarin)Wellbutrin (bupropion)Certain medications for migraine headaches such as Axert (almotriptan), Relpax (eletriptan), Frova (frovatriptan), Amerge (naratriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Imitrex (sumatriptan), and Zomig (zolmitriptan)MAO inhibitors including Marplan (isocarboxazid), Nardil (phenelzine), Eldepryl (selegiline), and Parnate (tranylcypromine)Muscle relaxants such as Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Phenergan (promethazine), and Rifadin (rifampin)Sedatives and sleeping pillsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Celexa (citalopram), Prozac (fluoxetine), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Paxil (paroxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline)Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Effexor (venlafaxine)TranquilizersTricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, amoxapine, Anafranil (clomipramine), Norpramin (desipramine), Silenor (doxepin), Tofranil (imipramine), Pamelor (nort riptyline), Vivactil (protriptyline), and Surmontil (trimipramine) Be sure to tell your doctor about any and all prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs, and supplements that youre taking.