No he's not, and if you are in the elementary school of opiates, sure tram is great.
But if you get even the slightest tolerance from stronger opiates, you can kiss tramadol's ass.[/QUOTE
I take tramadol and oxycodone 45-60mgs daily, I never take them more than 4 hours apart. If I take the tramadol do I get the same effect No they are not the same drug. Tramadol is weaker but gives you more of a mood lift. Oxy is stronger helps more and lasts longer. But tramadol is still a ok drug with me. It works ok in my body as well as many others. In fact I started out on hydros and back step to tramadol. Where I would choose those over the hydro. Then went up to the oxy. I still use it. It still works. Just does not kill the pain as good. To alot of people it works great and if they can have fun with it and like its effects then its good.
In some people its not even addicting either Ive been taking it for 9 years and can just stop with no withdrawal or very minor issues. Now when I stop the oxy cold turkey its not so easy. But at this point do able.
THE BEST THING TO TAKE TRAMADOL WITH IS A NO DOZE NOT A CUP OF COFFEE NO DOZE, VIVERAN, ANY KIND OF CAFFINE PILL. OR 5 HOUR ENERGY. This will not make you nod however but you will want to do things clean, party, work, organize ect.