CARISOPRODOL

(kar eye soe PROE dole) Brand: Soma, Vanadom

What is the most significant information I must know about carisoprodol?

• This medicine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the face it was predesigned for. Carisoprodol must never be given to other face, especially somebody who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Hold the medicine in a secure seat where others can't get to it.

• You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using carisoprodol after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use smaller and smaller till you stop the medicine completely.

• Carisoprodol can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify drowsiness and dizziness caused by carisoprodol.

What is carisoprodol?

• Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

• Carisoprodol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and another painful musculoskeletal conditions.

• Carisoprodol may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking carisoprodol?

• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown), or if you have porphyria.

• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;

· liver malady; or

· kidney disease.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely take carisoprodol.

• This medicine may be habit-forming and should be used only by the face it was predesigned for. Carisoprodol must never be given to other face, especially somebody who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Hold the medicine in a secure seat where others can't get to it.

• You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using carisoprodol after using it over a long period of time. Withdrawal symptoms include stomach pain, sleep problems, headache, nausea, and seizure (convulsions). Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use smaller and smaller till you stop the medicine completely.

• This medicine may be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether carisoprodol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not give this medicine to a baby younger than 12 years old..

How must I take carisoprodol?

• Take this medicine exactly as it was predesigned for you. Do not take the medicine in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Store carisoprodol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and take the medication at the following regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• Overdose symptoms may include shallow breathing, vision problems, quick heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations (seeing things), muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What must I avoid while taking carisoprodol?

• Carisoprodol can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

• Cool or allergy medication, narcotic pain medication, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medication for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by carisoprodol. Speak your doctor if you regularly use any of these another medicines.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify drowsiness and dizziness caused by carisoprodol.

What are the possible side effects of carisoprodol?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using carisoprodol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

· paralysis (loss of feeling);

· extreme weakness or lack of coordination;

· feeling light-headed, fainting;

· quick heartbeat;

· seizure (convulsions);

· vision loss; or

· agitation, confusion.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· drowsiness, dizziness, tremor;

· headache;

· depression, feeling irritable;

· blurred vision;

· sleep problems (insomnia); or

· nausea, vomiting, hiccups, upset stomach.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect carisoprodol?

• There may be another drugs that can affect carisoprodol. Speak your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start using a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about carisoprodol.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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