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| Prescription Carisoprodol Drug Information |
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Carisoprodol Uses? |
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Carisoprodol works to relax the muscles by blocking pain messages sent to the brain. The ingredient codeine is a narcotic analgesic pain reliever that changes the way a body senses pain. Carisoprodol is used as one part of a treatment plan for injuries and muscular conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Carisoprodol may be prescribed for other uses as well. |
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Carisoprodol Directions? |
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You should take Carisoprodol exactly as prescribed. If there are any questions about the instructions, please ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for clarification. Take each pill with a full glass of water. Do not exceed 1,400 mg or 4 tablets per day. |
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Carisoprodol Side Effects? |
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Studies show that serious side effects may occur with Carisoprodol use. Go to the emergency room if you have any of the following symptoms: paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; vision loss; red, black, or bloody stools; blood in your vomit; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or agitation or tremor.
You may experience less serious side effects while taking Carisoprodol, including insomnia; headache; hiccups; blurred vision or small pupils depression; drowsiness or dizziness; faint ringing in the ears; or nausea, vomiting, or constipation. Talk to your primary care physician if they continue or give you problems. |
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Carisoprodol Warnings? |
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Those with acute intermittent porphyria should not use Carisoprodol. Products containing codeine may be habit forming and should be used under doctor's supervision, especially for those with drug or alcohol addiction. Tell your doctor if you have an ulcer in your stomach or intestines, liver disease, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, urinary retention, an enlarged prostate, a head injury, or Addison's disease. If you have any of these conditions, you may need to use a lower dose or undergo additional monitoring in order to use Carisoprodol. Never mix Carisoprodol and aspirin if you are pregnant without talking to your doctor, or if you are breastfeeding. Carisoprodol is not intended for use by those under twelve years old. |
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Carisoprodol Drug Interactions? |
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Many drugs interact with Carisoprodol and can cause serious sedation. You doctor must know about all other medications you use, especially sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal); phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine), clemastine (Tavist), and many others; narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others); or antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Aspirin will decrease the effects of some drugs.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Carisoprodol if you are also using medications such as angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), and enalapril (Vasotec); commonly used ACE inhibitors, including fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), and ramipril (Altace); probenecid (Benebid) and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane); and beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions such as acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), and carteolol (Cartrol).
Both nonprescription and prescription drugs have the potential to change the effects of Carisoprodol and lead to dangerous side effects: oral anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Rufen, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), and naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve); other commonly used NSAIDs, including diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin); other salicylates (forms of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate; bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol; and calcium supplements and antacids. Other drugs that should not be combined with aspirin and Soma include steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone), oral antidiabetic drugs such as glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta), alcohol, lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), and cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Speak to your doctor before you take any new over-the-counter medication. |
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Carisoprodol Missed Dose? |
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Just skip the missed dose if you discover you forgot to take your Carisoprodol when scheduled. Never double up in an effort to catch up. Just continue with the regular dosing schedule the following morning. |
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Carisoprodol Storage? |
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Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Carisoprodol? |
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Soma is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Soma is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. |
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Other Prescription Drugs |
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NOTE: The above 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 the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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