Carisoprodol 's related informations
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Informations about Carisoprodol
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What are Carisoprodol tablets?
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CARISOPRODOL ( Soma®, Rela®) is a muscle
relaxant. Carisoprodol is used to relieve muscle spasms and pains associated with acute
injuries. It should only be used for a short time and should be combined with rest,
physcial therapy or other non-drug therapies.
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What should my health care professional know before I take Carisoprodol?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•porphyria
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Carisoprodol, carbamate, sulfite, tartrazine, or
any other substance
•pregnant ( buy Sprintec) or trying to get
pregnant
•breast-feeding
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How should I take this medicine?
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Take Carisoprodol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If Carisoprodol upsets your stomach, take the
tablets with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your
medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine
in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need
smaller doses.
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If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose,
take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What drug(s) may interact with Carisoprodol?
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•alcohol
•barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep ( buy
Rozerem) 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
• omeprazole
•other muscle relaxants
•rifampin, rifabutin, or rifapentine
•voriconazole
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are
taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal
products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional 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.
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What side effects may I notice from taking Carisoprodol?
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Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as
soon as possible:
•confusion
•difficulty breathing
•fainting spells
•skin rash ( buy Renova) or redness
•trembling
•unsteadiness
•unusual weakness ( buy Lunesta) or
tiredness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or
health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•dizziness
•drowsiness
•flushing (reddening of the skin)
•headache
•nausea, vomiting
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What should I watch for while taking Carisoprodol?
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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.
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Where can I keep my medicine?
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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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- additional authority and manufacturer information links about
Carisoprodol -
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- from Wikipedia.org
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- from MedlinePlus
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- from drugs.com
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- from drugs.com
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- from MedicineNet.com
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