this medication is scheduled as a legend medication meaning that this is not a high-enough risk of addictive properties to be scheduled a higher controlled medication. it still requires a prescription. yes tramadol is a controlled substance. tramadol is similar to other prescription painkillers like demerol oxycontin and vicodin. prescription opiates are work by blocking the opioid receptors in the central nervous system and brain and reduces pain by increasing the dopamine neurotransmitters leaving a euphoric sensation. however what makes tramadol different from other prescription opiates is the time release formula. tramadol should not be used with alcohol or other drugs especially sedatives or tranquilizers as it can depress breathing causing it to slow or stop. gallus detox center is an inpatient medical detox facility specializing in iv therapy medical detox. if you have questions about our facility or detox method please call us at 855-338-6929.
is the drug tramadol a controlled substance?