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Uses of Soma
This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injury and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains.
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How to take Soma
This medication may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Take this as directed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. This medication provides temporary relief and must be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures. Because this medication makes an injury temporarily feel better, do not attempt to lift or exercise too soon. Follow your doctor's instructions for recovery.
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| Soma Side
Effects
Common side effects that may occur while you are taking this medicine include the following: dizziness, drowsiness, headache, depression, blurred vision, insomnia, and hiccups. If any of these side effects occur, consult with your doctor. If more severe side effects occur, such as an allergic reaction, paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness, vision loss, agitation, or tremor stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical attention.
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| Precautions
of Soma
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, porphyria, asthma, any allergies.
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When rising quickly from a sitting or lying position, dizziness or lightheadedness may occur. Change positions slowly. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness (such as driving) if this drug makes you dizzy or drowsy. Limit alcohol intake while taking this medication. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. |
Carisoprodol is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Interactions of Soma
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may take including: sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, narcotic pain relievers, medication for depression, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Many cough-and-cold products contain antihistamines which can cause drowsiness. Check labels carefully and consult your pharmacist if you have any questions. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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| Notes of
Soma
Follow your doctor’s advice exactly. Do not take more Soma than what’s prescribed to you. For adults the normal prescribed dose is one 350 mg tablet four times a day. If you miss a dose of this medicine within an hour of your normal dosing time, take the missed dose right away. Otherwise, skip the missed dose and continue with your normal dosing schedule.
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.
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| Missed
Dosages of Soma
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered if it is within an hour or so. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
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| Storage
of Soma
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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