Drug Uses
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and discomfort due to strain and sprain.
Taking Carisoprodol
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.
Carisoprodol Warnings And Precautions
Do not take Carisoprodol if you have acute intermittent porphyria.
Before you take Carisoprodol, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy.
It is unknown whether Carisoprodol will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is unknown if Carisoprodol passes into breast milk. Do not take Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
Carisoprodol is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
Missed Carisoprodol Dose
If you miss a Carisoprodol dose, take it as soon as you remember if it is within an hour or so. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not double up the Carisoprodol dose to catch up.
Possible Side Effects
Carisoprodol may cause dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, tremor, agitation, irritability, headache, depressive reactions, syncope, and insomnia. Allergic or idiosyncratic reactions can 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 Carisoprodol. Severe reactions have been manifested by asthmatic episodes, fever, weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock.
Carisoprodol Storage
Store Carisoprodol at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Dispense in a tight container.
Carisoprodol Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Carisoprodol overdose include low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and unconsciousness.
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 with caution. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Carisoprodol.
Disclaimer
This Carisoprodol information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of Carisoprodol. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
