Sorts out the men from the boys does tramadol!
I've been taking it regularly for a few years along with paracetamol. Recently increased my dose to the max of 400mg daily because I've been having a bit of rough time of late. Hope to lower the dose when things improve as I've done in the past. I hate taking the stuff but what can you do when you have chronic sometimes acute pain!
Had to stop taking aspirin and naproxen, which is supposed to be less harsh on heart and stomach than other anti-inflammatories, because of stomach issues and that was despite taking it with omeprazole, which has its own dangers if taken long term. My GP told me to take it only when I need to, which ain't easy to do if you're taking long term gut irritating meds like the two above.
I've never experienced a shortage of paracetamol in several years I've been taking it. Both chemists and supermarkets in my area will only let you buy two boxes at a time. Even my village pharmacist who is familiar with my health issues will not let me have more than two boxes.