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Hello, My inquiry might seem a bit out of the ordinary, but I will still make it anyway. I have been on Tramadol (not prescribed but taken clandestinely) for quite some time now, but I have not taken it for pain but rather for depression, which has significantly eased my depression symptoms, and even though Tramadol is a medication mainly prescribed for pain, but it has acted as an antidepressant, and I have not taken any other medications aside from Tramadol, so my question is, how or where could I find a Doctor near me that could be willing and understanding enough to prescribe me Tramadol specifically as an antidepressant? I have documented diagnosis of depression, and I have been prescribed antidepressants like Zoloft, but it hasn't worked much for me really while when I have taken Tramadol, it has significantly eased my depression, so is it possible to inquiry to a Doctor about Tramadol for depression? Thank you very much.
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Taking off label Tramadol for depression is not a good idea. Low dose of opioid have calming down effects but not treatment value for depression. Rather you are becoming dependent on Tramadol that's why other drugs don't seem to give right effect. It would be ideal to meet a psychiatrist and follow standard treatment protocol. Tc.
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