Generic Soma

 

 

What is Carisoprodol?

 

Carisoprodol under the trade name Soma is a skeletal muscle relaxant that functions by inhibiting pain sensations between the brain and the nerves. Manufactured by Meda Pharmaceuticals, Soma (Carisoprodol) offers far better relief for musculoskeletal discomfort in comparison to aspirin or acetaminophen. It is used in conjunction with physical therapy and rest to treat musculoskeletal pain and injuries.

 

What should you know about Carisoprodol?

 

Soma (Carisoprodol) may put its users into a habit of taking it for a long period of time. Therefore, the medication should be used only by the patient it was prescribed for. People with a past record of drug abuse or addiction should never use Carisoprodol.

 

You must store the medicine in a safe place where others cannot have access to it. Keep Soma tablets at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit or between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius away from direct sunlight and moisture. Bathroom is not the place to store this medication.

 

People who have been using Carisoprodol tablets for a prolonged period of time may experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medicine. You should not stop taking this drug suddenly without first consulting your doctor. You need to gradually lower your doses before discontinuing it completely.

 

Certain side effects of Soma (Carisoprodol) may cause damage to your thinking or reactions. In such cases, you have to be very careful and vigilant while performing various activities such as driving a vehicle, operating machinery, etc. Stay away from drinking alcohol during the treatment as it can further increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by Carisoprodol.

 

What should you discuss with your doctor before taking Carisoprodol?

 

Tell you doctor if you have hypersensitivity to Carisoprodol or meprobamate (Miltown, Equanil), or if you have porphyria which is a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion. Taking Soma (Carisoprodol) pills is forbidden in such conditions.

 

Inform your doctor before starting the treatment if you are allergic to any other drugs, or if you’re suffering from kidney disease, liver disease or epilepsy or other seizure disorders. In these conditions, your healthcare provider may prescribe you to adjust your doses or to do special tests for safe administration of the drug.

 

As mentioned earlier, users of Soma (Carisoprodol) may have withdrawal symptoms after stopping the medication. Various withdrawal symptoms may include sleep problems (insomnia), headache, nausea, stomach pain and seizure (convulsions).

 

As Carisoprodol is listed in the FDA pregnancy category C, it may cause damage to an unborn baby. So, let your doctor know if you’re pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Likewise, it is still unknown whether Soma passes into breast milk and causes harm to a nursing baby. You should not start using this drug without informing your doctor if you’re breastfeeding a baby. Children below the age of 12 must not use Soma (Carisoprodol) tablets.