alt Hacker News> They won’t be prescribed long-term either.
Tramadol is routinely prescribed long term where I live. I know someone with a massive bottle good for something like 6 to 12 months of daily use. (I don't know if that's a good thing but it is certainly a thing.)
Tramadol is a pain medication, not a sleep medication.
It has opioid effects and can cause drowsiness but would never be prescribed for sleep.
It’s also typically a controlled substance. I don’t know where you live but I’d be surprised if anyone was handed a 12 month supply in a bottle.