Carisoprodol Information, Side Effects and Dosage
Generic Soma
Active Ingredients: Carisoprodol
Pronunciation: kar eye soe proe' dole
Representative Names: Soma
Note: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of Carisoprodol Soma is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Please read the following before you buy Carisoprodol Soma online.
What is Carisoprodol?
Carisoprodol (Soma), a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How does Carisoprodol work?
Carisoprodol is thought to affect nerve transmission from the spinal cord to the muscles causing a sedative or calming effect and pain relief.
What should I check before taking Carisoprodol?
Before taking carisoprodol, - tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to carisoprodol, meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for allergies, coughs, or colds; muscle relaxants; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking carisoprodol, call your doctor.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how carisoprodol affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
What side effects of Carisoprodol should I watch for?
Although side effects from carisoprodol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: - drowsiness
- dizziness
- clumsiness
- headache
- fast heart rate
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: - difficulty breathing
- fever
- weakness
- burning in the eyes
How should I take Carisoprodol?
Carisoprodol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three times daily and at bedtime. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take carisoprodol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
What drug(s) may interact with Carisoprodol?
Alcohol, barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), like phenobarbital, cimetidine, isoniazid (INH), medicines for colds, hay fever or other allergies, medicines for HIV or AIDS, medicines for mental depression, anxiety, or emotional disturbances, medicines for pain, medicines for seizures (convulsions) or epilepsy, medicines for sleep, modafinil, meprazole, other muscle relaxants, rifampin, rifabutin, or rifapentine, voriconazole.
On the questionaire needed to buy Carisoprodol online, inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also include if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What precautions should I take while taking Carisoprodol?
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how carisoprodol affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more drowsy; avoid alcoholic drinks.
Can I overdose with Carisoprodol?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, fast or irregular heartbeat, enlarged pupils, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
What happens if I miss a dose of Carisoprodol?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Where should I keep my Carisoprodol?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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