Is Tramadol a scheduled drug?

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Im in the state of missouri and I was wondering if Tramadol is considered a scheduled narcotic?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I've never known for tramadol (Ultram) to have ever been a scheduled narcotic in any state in the Union. Even though it is narcotic-like, it is not a true narcotic.

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Specializes in ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice.

NM considers it a schedule IV, I believe.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

It IS a controlled substance now in many states.

http://www.medscape.com/resource/pain/opioid-policies

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Not in Florida yet.

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Specializes in FNP, ONP.

It is controlled in my state. It has a high potential for abuse.

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Probably d/t its correction of underlying depression.....

It is controlled in my state. It has a high potential for abuse.
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I referenced Epocrates for this answer, and I've never known Epocrates to be wrong lol, but it states "Status varies by state. May be OTC, OTC w/ restrictions, Rx, or Schedule II-V; status determined by state laws."

Federally, there doesn't seem to be a control over tramadol or variants.

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