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Are These Meds Gluten-free?


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mythreesuns Contributor

I've started having diarrhea and lightly colored, narrow stools. I've taken out soy, eggs, milk, and gluten, and these meds are the only thing I've added to my diet.


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I know Ambien is gluten-free, but frequently side effects of medicines can be D.

mouse Enthusiast

Are you taking the generic for these brands or the actual brand itself? I know Ambien is gluten-free.

mythreesuns Contributor
Are you taking the generic for these brands or the actual brand itself? I know Ambien is gluten-free.

The Ambien is the name brand, tramidol is the generic for Ultram.

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Tramadol is manufactured by several different companies, so you really have to verify with the company if it's gluten-free or not, get the pharmacist to help you with this. I take Tramadol mfd by Purepac, they don't add any gluten to their product but they won't guarantee it gluten-free, but I don't have any trouble with that company.

plantime Contributor

Ultram is on the glutenfree list.

mythreesuns Contributor
Ultram is on the glutenfree list.

So next time I'll be sure to ask for the name brand.

Thanks, all!


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Rusla Enthusiast

Here is what I do when I need to find out what the non chemical ingredients are, I have the pharmacist open their books and search what all the ingredients medicinal and non medicinal are in the meds. They are so used to me that now they automatically check when they get a prescription.

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BabyGurl757 Newbie

I take tramadol to help with my muscle and bone pain when I sleep. And so far it hasn't given me any bad reactions to speak of.

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