Unexpected Tramadol Side EffectsControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Opioid Addiction Rehab CenterBy Beaches RecoveryMay 20, 2022Tramadol is a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic medication. It’s similar to opioids like Percocet and works to relieve moderate to severe pain. In 2014, the U.S. Drug Enforcement classified tramadol as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Since it is a narcotic pain reliever, it has the same risk of addiction as other prescription drugs in…