Tramadol and Seizures: A Surveillance Study in a Managed Care Population

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Authors

Jacqueline S. Gardner · University of Washington

David K. Blough · University of Washington

Carol R. Drinkard · UnitedHealth Group (United States)

Deborah Shatin · UnitedHealth Group (United States)

Gail D. Anderson · University of Washington

David J. Graham · United States Food and Drug Administration

Raymond Alderfer

Abstract

In a general population, risk of seizure may be associated with long-term therapy with tramadol or the presence of cofactors, or confined to a small sensitive population subset.

Topics & Keywords

Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacotherapy The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy

Volume 20, Issue 12, pp. 1423-1431

DOI: 10.1592/phco.20.19.1423.34854

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