Carisoprodol Generic Name: Carisoprodol
Carisoprodol Classification: Muscle Relaxant
Other Carisoprodol Names: Soma
Carisoprodol is used to treat:
Muscle Spasms and Acute Muscle Pain
How Carisoprodol is Taken
Carisoprodol is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of Carisoprodol 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 Carisoprodol with food, or with milk, to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result of taking the medication.
Take Carisoprodol only as directed. DO NOT take more Carisoprodol than prescribed. If you miss a Carisoprodol dose, take the Carisoprodol within 1 hour. If has been more than 1 hour, skip the Carisoprodol dose, wait until your next Carisoprodol dose time, and take only 1 Carisoprodol dose. DO NOT double up the doses of Carisoprodol.
Take Carisoprodol with food to limit upset stomach symptoms.
Continue the physical therapy program prescribed by your doctor.
If dizzy when you rise from sitting or lying positions, change positions slowly.
DO NOT lift heavy objects or perform strenuous activity even if you feel better. Carisoprodol may mask symptoms of your injury.
Follow-up with your doctor regularly to monitor the effectiveness of Carisoprodol.
Use Carisoprodol with caution in Pregnancy and Breast Feeding - Carisoprodol may not be safe for your baby. Talk to your doctor about risks and benefits of Carisoprodol. Patients with severe liver or kidney disorders.
More Carisoprodol Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. 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 Carisoprodol.
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