"i have been using tramadol for three months.  i herniated two discs two years ago.  i have found tramadol very effective and i do not suffer from any of the side effects.  i take 300mg per day.  it is a brilliant pain relief and is serving me well.  i reduced my dose when the pain i experienced between doses eased and i didn&#039;t have any side effects.  i am also taking fluoxetine and gabapentin (as a pain relief).  it works well for me."