Carisoprodol Tablets
Chemical Name: CARISOPRODOL (kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole)
Common uses of Carisoprodol
This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to
treat pain caused by muscle spasms.
Before using Carisoprodol
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine
that you are taking. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions including
kidney disorders, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding.
Carisoprodol Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets
your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as
soon as possible. If you do not remember
until later, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Carisoprodol Cautions
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or
dizziness. If dizziness occurs, sit up or
stand slowly. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to
this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE
EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants.
Ask your pharmacist if you have questions
about which medicines are depressants. FOR
WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN
BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine.
Possible side effects of Carisoprodol
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness,
nausea, or headache. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience rash or itching. If you notice
any unusual effects, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
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If you take too much Carisoprodol
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include unusual dizziness or drowsiness,
fainting, nausea, vomiting, facial flushing,
fast heartbeat, and loss of consciousness.
Additional Carisoprodol information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
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