Take it as directed and if the pain is not that severe stop.
I don't understand folks that think that taking meds for a short time turn one into a junkie.
I have been taking ultram for almost 20 years and have not had a high from it.
Have not been constipated or had any other problems.
I do stop taking it from time to time just to see if i am taking it for the pain or just because i have had them for a long time.
Pain wins after 3 or 4 days.
I still function but i am much slower in my walking and don't do much in a day.
I understand if they make you ill or give you fits but there are folks that have used them for years and are still alive and able to take a [bleep].