If tramadol is no longer working for you because of tolerance, you can adjust the body's exposure to the drug with the help of your prescribing doctor. The most effective recommendation is that you stop taking tramadol altogether to give your body time to rewire and become used to not having tramadol in the system.

Can tramadol just stop working?

A person taking tramadol regularly may become tolerant to its effects, meaning that the drug will no longer work at the same dosage, and more will need to be taken in order for it to be effective.

Can you build up a tolerance to tramadol?

After frequent, prolonged Tramadol use, many people develop a tolerance to the drug. This means they have to take larger doses to feel the drug's effects. Along with tolerance, Tramadol users may experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using the drug.