Feeling loopy or disoriented is a possible side effect of tramadol. When comparing the strength of tramadol and ibuprofen, it is important to consider both their effectiveness at relieving pain and their potential for side effects. The role of tramadol in current treatment strategies for musculoskeletal pain. Both Toradol and Tramadol are effective at managing pain. Tramadol is commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain in dogs, including chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis or cancer. Toradol is commonly used to treat pain after surgery or injury, as well as pain associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics, which work by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Tramadol works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and blocking the transmission of pain signals.