Tramadol is used to reduce moderate to extreme pain. When an opioid treatment is necessary, tramadol is utilized. Its primary uses are for pain reduction. Tramadol is used to treat pain that is severe enough to warrant opioid therapy; it works as a pain reliever that is either poorly tolerated or not effective. It can be taken with or without food, but for better health, it is better to take it with food. Do not consume alcohol while taking it because it might cause serious side effects to your health. It is available in tablet, solution, extended-release tablet, and capsule. Its immediate release tablet is used for acute pain, and the extended release tablet is used for chronic pain.