Ultram's effects on protein synthesis?

[makeitcount]

Hey guys,
I recently had surgery, and as I have had a self-admitted problem with full on opiates during my teenage years, I requested I not be prescribed the usual vicodin, etc. Instead, I was given ultram, which apparently acts on the opiate receptor but does not give the euphoria that full on opiates do.

My question is, does anyone have any personal experience with ultram and gains, or even any studies that show it affecting protein synthesis? I know acetaminophen has been shown to decrease protein synthesis, and there is speculation that opiates do as well to a lesser degree, but ultram is a grey area that I can't find too much info on. I'm cutting right now and would like to be able to retain as much muscle mass as possible, so I don't want the ultram to lessen into that.

 

[HOOLIGAN]

I'm not sure about Ultram's (Tramadol) effects on protien synthesis but I would recommend using it for the shortest duration possible. It does not have the same euphoric effect as opiates but it is definately just as addictive, despite what the so called experts may tell you. I am speaking from personal experience. I took it for a couple of months after fracturing a rib.

 

[Pharm_Fed]

When I went in for test for HRT my endo told my Tramadol can cause reduction in testosterone levels.

 

[nikehotel]

Tramadol is actually worse than opiates if taken long term, it can cause a lot of the same SSRI withdrawal syndrome type effects. Short term no problem. When I had back surgery, it was more helpful than any other med. Taper off, don't stop old turkey, benadryl can be used to fight the withdrawal symptoms.

 

[718si]

When I went in for test for HRT my endo told my Tramadol can cause reduction in testosterone levels.

Chronic opiate use (partial or full) crushes T levels.

 

[TNH]

I know many lifters that use ultram and other opiates regularly, and they don't seem to have any issues (they all use AAS though, it might negatively affect a natty lifter).

 

[718si]

I know many lifters that use ultram and other opiates regularly, and they don't seem to have any issues (they all use AAS though, it might negatively affect a natty lifter).

Exactly. Enhanced crushes natural T as well, but obviously that no longer matters.

 

[ManoftheWorld]

ultram is a weird drug... you get opiates pain killing effects etc but none of the happy perks of opiates, yet for me personally I still get drowsiness and sluggish and even feel like shit when waking the next day if taken the night prior as pain killer/sleep aid... I guess it has its place in medical use just not so for much for me lol