Tramadol pain medication and the soma muscle relaxer are one of the top most medications for pain relief. Tramdol especially is extremely popular. Often people do not know the right dosage and end up taking an overdose or missing a dose. Here is a look at what to do in such cases:

Overdose

In case there is a suspicion of overdose, one should get in touch with a medical facility immediately. The many symptoms that suggest an overdose include clammy and cold skin, a low body temperature, slowing down of breathing and heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, deep sleep, lightheadedness, seizures and loss of consciousness.

Missed Dose

In case one misses a dose of Tramadol it should be taken as soon as possible. This is very important as a missed dose can reduce it effect. Also it is to be remembered that the missed dose is not to be taken near the time for the next dose. In such a case the missed dose should be skipped and one should resume with his or her usual dosing schedule. There is no point in increasing the dose to simply catch up with the missed one.