Compare Lyrica vs Tramadol

Compare Lyrica

vs Tramadol

Compare Lyrica to Tramadol. To make a decision about Lyrica vs Tramadol, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Lyrica or Tramadol

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Uses of Lyrica

Lyrica is also known by the generic name Pregabalin USES: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes or to shingles (herpes zoster) infection. It is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (partial onset seizures).

Uses of Tramadol

USES: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol is similar to narcotic analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Lyrica and Tramadol Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Small Skin Blister - Blistering Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lyrica and Tramadol.

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Lyrica Has 26 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tramadol

Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Weight Gain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Middle Ear Infection - Acute Otitis Media Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

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Tramadol Has 17 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lyrica

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Critical Seriousness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

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Lyrica and Tramadol Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Lyrica Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tramadol

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Lyrica but not Tramadol.

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Tramadol Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Tramadol

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Lyrica and Tramadol Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles - Fibromyalgia is treated by both Lyrica and Tramadol.

Lyrica has 15 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lyrica.

Lyrica Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrioventricular Block - Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Depression is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Peripheral Edema - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Reduced Visual Acuity - Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Weight Gain is a contraindication of Lyrica.

Tramadol has 22 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tramadol.

Tramadol Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Benzodiazepine Toxicity - Adverse Effect of Benzodiazepine-Based Tranquilizer is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Opioid Toxicity - Toxic Amount of Narcotics in the Body is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Suicidal is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Relative Contraindications

Abrupt Drug Withdrawal Causing Life-Threatening Sequelae - Sudden Drug Withdrawal Causing Life-Threatening Reactions is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Tramadol.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Central Nervous System Infection - Nervous System Infection of Brain and Spinal Cord is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Depression is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Tramadol.

Lyrica - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Tramadol - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, seizure.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.