Well,some docs consider ultram as a drug.Because,it can be habit forming and most docs now,won't even give samples of ultram anymore.Why? They feel that ultram is like hydro.They don't want to give you anything that's gonna help you,when ultram 1st came out the docs would push the ultram so much that I got fed up with them and their rx writing ultram.Especially,if you were in lots of pain,most docs felt ultram was/is a cure all.If I'm in a lot of pain,I don't want no stupid non-narcotic ultram for pain relief.Ya know! Now since all the hype about the addictive property of ultram the company Ortho/McNeil,won't even provide samples to the doctors,to keep on hand for the impoverished/low-income population;which I think is totally ridiculous,but it's their product.Now,if you need ultram and cannot afford it,they'll enroll you in their own program that they provide to low-income/poor pops.The brand name ultram is still very expensive and I prefer it better than the others.BTW,the gov't is making everything so hard for CP'rs now-a-days.They make me want to puuuuuk.I agree with the 1post below;don't let these stupid docs tell you about your pain threshold,don't let them push these meds off on you-the one's that don't work;like vioxx/celebrex and the like.Demand to see a pain specialist because this is your right and I would let your PCP know that you need more ultram.B4 you run out.He/She shouldn't have a problem with calling some in and if they do then,do the next best thing OP.This type of stuff just makes me so mad.
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