Tramadol fails to provide adequate pain relief while posing higher health risks

Dec 25, 2025, 8:00 AM10

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Tramadol fails to provide adequate pain relief while posing higher health risks

A recent study examined tramadol's effectiveness and risks in treating chronic pain through a meta-analysis of 19 trials involving over 6,000 adults.
The study found tramadol provided minimal pain relief and increased risk of serious adverse events, raising concerns about its use in chronic pain management.
The authors concluded that the harms associated with tramadol likely outweigh its small benefits for patients suffering from chronic pain.

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