(NAPSA)}—AII aboard—it’s time to hit the road! Or air or sea, as the case may be. We Americanstravel a great deal, and long-distance trips can take us to exciting destinations. Yet, if you are among the more than 50 million adults who suffer from chronic pain, traveling can be challenging. According to the American Chronic Pain Association, chronic pain is pain that continues a month or more beyond the usual recovery period for an injuryorill- ness or that goes on for monthsor years due to a chronic condition. tTTy Chronic pain sufferers can take 7 steps to better manage their pain and take full advantage of the adventures travel offers, and make the mostof daily life as well. The first step is to work with a doctor to develop a program to manage your chronic pain. A comprehensive program may involve a combination of exercise, healthy diet and/or medication. If chronic pain, such as back or osteoarthritis pain, is a daily routine for you, and even wakes you up at night, the prescription treatment ULTRAM ER (tramadol HCl) ExtendedRelease Tablets—may be an appro- priate option to manage yourpain. ULTRAM ER is a prescription medicine approved by the FDA for the management of moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require around-the- clock treatmentof their pain for an extendedperiod of time. In addition to following your doctor’s advice, taking advantageof smart travel tips can be the ticket to a more comfortable trip. Try this crossword puzzle for tips on how to travel easier with chronic pain. For more information on ULTRAM ER and see the full Prescribing Information, visit Across 5 Whenpossible, booka ___flight (hyph.) 7 Request sufficient _betweenconnectingflights to avoid the hassle 8 Travel during __ hours to avoid crowds (hyph.) 9 Usea___pillowto support your back 10 _____ pain medication like ULTRAM ER mayallow patients to benefit from continuous drug delivery throughout the day and night {hyph.) 13 Keep your __phone number handy in case you needadvice 14. 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Use of alcohol should be avoided when taking ULTRAM ER. The maximum daily dose of ULTRAM ER is 300 mg. Do not change your dose or stop taking ULTRAM ERwithout talking with your doctorfirst. Talk with your doctor about all the medications you are taking. These may include antidepressants, tranquilizers, hypnotics or other opioid pain medicines. ULTRAM ER mayimpair yourability to perform potentially hazardous tasks, such as driving a car or operating machinery. Seizures have been reported in people taking tramadol, the medicine in ULTRAM ER. The risk of seizures is increased with doses of tramadol above the recommended range. Use of tramadol increases the risk of seizures in people taking antidepressants, other opioids, or other drugs that can cause seizures. Risk of convulsions may also increase in people with epilepsy or a history of seizures. ULTRAM ER, like other opioids, can be abused or cause dependence. People who aresuicidal or have a history of drug addiction should not take ULTRAM ER.Do not take more than the recommended dose of ULTRAM ER. Taking more than the recommended dose of ULTRAM ER, alone or in combination with alcohol or medications such as tranquilizers, hypnotics or other opioids, can cause respiratory depression, seizures, overdose and possibly death. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant. The most commonside effects reported with ULTRAM ERwere dizziness, nausea, constipation, headache and drowsiness. For more information on ULTRAM ERandto see the full Prescribing Information, visit www.ultram-er.com.
