Soma (carisoprodol)
Order Soma (generic) 350 mg - 30 Tabs
Order Soma (generic) 350 mg - 90 Tabs
Order Soma (Watson brand) 350 mg - 30 Tabs
Order Soma (Watson brand) 350 mg - 90 Tabs
Soma, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical
therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain
and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle
injuries.
How should this medicine be used?
Soma comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken
three times daily and at bedtime. It may be taken with or
without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any
part you do not understand. Take Soma exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
What special precautions should I
follow? Before taking Soma,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Soma,
meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), or any
other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
medications for allergies, coughs, or colds; muscle relaxants;
sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver
disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking Soma, call your doctor.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not
drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Soma
affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by
this drug.
What special dietary instructions should I
follow?
Soma may cause an upset stomach. Take Soma with food or
milk.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication
cause?
Although side effects from Soma are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• clumsiness
• headache
• fast heart rate
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
• difficulty breathing
• fever
• weakness
• burning in the eyes.
What storage conditions are needed for this
medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from moisture and heat (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
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