Tramadol Induced Seizure: A Case Report

Abstract

Tramadol is widely consumed in the market, due to the increased use as analgesic and low potential of addiction. In cases of poisoning is rare, but serious complications can be seen as a seizure. It is reported that the smallest dose of tramadol associated seizure is 500 mg. In our case, the seizure was at a lower dose. In this study; we aimed to present case that was brought in emergency deparment with convulsions complaint after using 350 mg of tramadol.Tramadol should be questioned in patients who previously without a history of epilepsy and presenting to the emergency department with complaints of seizures [Cukurova Med J 2015; 40(1.000): 174-177]

Keywords

• Tramadol
• seizures
• toxicity