"i was in a severe car accident and needed a non narcotic pain medicine that was stronger than over the counter medicines until my bruised ribs healed.  i was given 60 tablets and for the first few days i took it every 4 to 6 hours.  i still have 1/2 the prescription and have not had to use it in about a month.  tramadol helped with pain and allowed me to function at work and to sleep at night. i would recommend this medicine to everyone."