Drug Uses

Ultram is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It also may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. Ultram works by decreasing the brain's perception and response to pain. It also reduces the size or magnitude of the pain signal passed from one nerve to another. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
 

Medications sold in the United States can be divided into two categories: Nonprescription Over the counter, Prescription medications require a prescription to be sold.

Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications that do not require a directive from a doctor. Prescription medications are generally more potent than those sold over-the-counter (OTC) and may
have more serious side effects if inappropriately used. Therefore, these medications are only sold under a doctor’s direction. These directions are written on a prescription by your doctor, then
double-checked, packaged, and sold to you by a pharmacist.