Tramadol is an oral painkiller that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It can treat acute pain such as pain after surgery and chronic pain caused by conditions like fibromyalgia.
Also available under the brand names Ultram and Zydol, tramadol is an opioid medication that provides relief from moderate to severe pain. This medication can be used on a long- or short-term basis as it can treat both chronic and acute kinds of pain, respectively. Acute pain is usually more sudden and lasts for three to six months, whereas chronic pain is continuous, lasting longer than three to six months.