Drug Uses
Soma (Carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.
Soma (Carisoprodol) is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.
How Taken
Soma (Carisoprodol) is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of soma is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended. It is recommended that you take Soma (Carisoprodol) with food, or with milk, to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result of taking the medication.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Soma (Carisoprodol) if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Soma (Carisoprodol), tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not known whether Soma (Carisoprodol) will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Soma (Carisoprodol) without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Soma (Carisoprodol) passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Soma is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a Soma (Carisoprodol) dose, take it as soon as remembered if it is within an hour or so. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not 'double-up' the Soma (Carisoprodol) dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Soma (Carisoprodol) may cause:
- agitation
- ataxia
- depressive reactions
- dizziness
- insomnia
- irritability
- headache
- syncope
- tremor
- vertigo
Allergic or idiosyncratic reactions occasionally develop. They are usually seen within the period of the first to fourth dose in patients having had no previous contact with the drug. Skin rash, erythema multiforme, pruritus, eosinophilia, and fixed drug eruption with cross reaction to meprobamate have been reported with Soma. Severe reactions have been manifested by asthmatic episodes, fever, weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Soma (Carisoprodol) overdose include low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and unconsciousness.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Soma (Carisoprodol) may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Soma (Carisoprodol).
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