Is Ultram Addictive?

My Aunt is coming off of a addiction to Vicodin. Her DR have prescribed her something called Ultram. Is Ultram okay to pilfer for pain when you are going through Vicodin renunciation or will it make it worse?Is Ultram Addictive?
If Ultram is like peas in a pod as Ultracet, then it can be addictive. I would ruminate that she would be weaned from the Vicodin before starting anything else. Call a pharmacist at any local store. They are usually more informative on drugs than the doctors are.
Ultram is Ultracet short the Tylenol. It is considered a non-narcotic pain medication; however it have the same effects on the brain that narcotics do.so it IS addictive. I be extremely addicted to Ultram and it was horrible withdrawing from it. Many doctors are hand out Ultram/Ultracet b/c it is listed as a non-narcotic and they don't realize the risk of the addictive potential. If you google Ultram addiction, you will find all kind of horrible stories about it. They should permit her slowly withdraw from the Vicodin in need introducing another medication.