Tramadol has long been a go-to option for people dealing with ongoing pain. Doctors often reach for it because it seems ...

Study finds widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol shows limited effectiveness for chronic pain while increasing risk ...

An analysis prompted the researchers to conclude that “the potential harms of tramadol probably outweigh its benefits”. It ...

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of ...

Although the popular opioid, tramadol, may reduce chronic pain, it also significantly increases risk of serious side effects ...

A large analysis of clinical trials found that the painkiller might help reduce pain, however the pain relief is modest, and ...

A large review of previous studies found that tramadol, a strong painkiller often prescribed for long-term pain, provides only small pain relief for the conditions it is ...

Danish researchers conducted a review of previous clinical trials and found the drug provides minimal pain relief while more ...

The world’s most commonly prescribed opioid for pain has been shown to offer limited relief benefits while elevating the risk ...

One of the most commonly prescribed opioids offers little pain relief but raises heart risks, a new study has found.