"i got put on tramadol today for pain in my back after falling on the ice and hitting the cement stairs in front of my house. about ten minutes after i took it my back felt a lot better. i was not sleepy and i am able to function and get things done while taking this medication. it helps tremendously and i strongly recommend it to anyone who has to take care of children. this works because you don&#039;t feel &quot;out of it&quot;."