Soma Tablets
Chemical Name: SOMA CARISOPRODOL (kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole)
Common Soma uses
Soma is a muscle relaxant used to treat pain
caused by muscle spasms.
Before using Soma
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.
Soma Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. Soma 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.
Soma Cautions
Soma
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 Soma
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.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Soma
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 Soma 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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