"after a 3-month heavy regimen of surgeon-prescribed oxycodone due to a head-on collision, the oxy was replaced with generic tramadol 50 mg, 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours. at first i hated it, the numerous side effects caused more suffering than my injuries. i later saw a pain-management specialist who lowered the dosage considerably for my 90-lb frame to 25 mg every 8 hrs and i&#039;ve had much improvement. my pain is more tolerable, i have no more side effects, nor do i need to sign a waiver to obtain it. most importantly, i can now  function more normally and even drive short distances again. in my case, the correct dosage is the key to success."