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Carisoprodol
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$69.00 |
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| 60 Pills |
$75.00 |
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| 30 Pills |
$73.00 |
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| 60 Pills |
$83.00 |
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Generic Name: carisoprodol (kar eye soe PROE dole)
Brand Names:
Soma, Vanadom |
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What is the most important information I should know about
carisoprodol? |
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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. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while
you are taking carisoprodol. |
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Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or
pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. |
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Carisoprodol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful
muscular conditions. |
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Carisoprodol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide. |
Who should not take carisoprodol? |
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Do not take carisoprodol if you have acute intermittent
porphyria. |
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Before taking carisoprodol, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver
disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your
therapy. |
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It is not known whether carisoprodol will harm an unborn baby. Do not take
carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant. |
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It is also not known whether carisoprodol passes into breast milk. Do not
take carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby. |
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Carisoprodol is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of
age. |
How should I take carisoprodol? |
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Take carisoprodol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain
them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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The maximum amount of carisoprodol you should take in one day is 1,400 mg (4
tablets). |
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Store carisoprodol at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. |
What happens if I miss a dose? |
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly
scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication. Try to keep
your doses at least 4 hours apart. |
What happens if I overdose? |
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of a carisoprodol overdose include low blood pressure (weakness,
fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and
unconsciousness. |
What should I avoid while taking
carisoprodol? |
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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. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while
you are taking carisoprodol. |
What are the possible side effects of
carisoprodol? |
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking
carisoprodol and seek emergency medical attention: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling
of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); |
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paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
take carisoprodol and talk to your doctor if you
experience |
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drowsiness or dizziness; |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially
bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect carisoprodol? |
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Many drugs can increase the effects of carisoprodol, which can lead to heavy
sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicines: |
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antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine),
clemastine (Tavist), and many others; |
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narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin,
MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin),
oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine (Fiorinal,
Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others); |
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sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal),
and secobarbital (Seconal); |
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phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),
mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine),
thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine);
or |
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antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil),
nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline
(Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine
(Parnate). |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with carisoprodol. Talk
to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter
medicines. |
Where can I get more information? |
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Your pharmacist has more information about carisoprodol written for health
professionals that you may
read. | |
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