| Patient Education Monograph | | Soma / Carisoprodol |
| Common Brand Name(s) | | Soma |
| Uses | | Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Soma / Carisoprodol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. |
| How To Use | | Take Soma / 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. Take each dose with a full glass of water. The maximum amount of Soma / Carisoprodol you should take in one day is 1600 mg of Carisoprodol, 2600 mg of aspirin. Store Soma / Carisoprodol at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
| Drug Interactions | | Many drugs can increase the effects of Soma / Carisoprodol and lead to heavy sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: · antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine), clemastine (Tavist), and many others; · 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); · sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal); · phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or · antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Other over-the-counter and prescription drugs may increase the effects of aspirin and cause dangerous side effects: · oral anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin); · nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Rufen, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), and naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve) · other commonly used NSAIDs, including diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin); · other salicylates (forms of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate; · bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol; and · calcium supplements and antacids. Other drugs that should not be combined with aspirin and Carisoprodol include · steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone), · oral antidiabetic drugs such as glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta), · alcohol, · lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), and · cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Soma / Carisoprodol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines |
| Side Effects |
| If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Soma / Carisoprodol and seek emergency medical attention: · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); · paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; · vision loss; · agitation or tremor; · red, black, or bloody stools; or · blood in your vomit. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Soma / Carisoprodol and talk to your doctor if you experience · drowsiness or dizziness; · headache; · depression; · blurred vision or small pupils; · insomnia; · hiccups; · faint ringing in the ears; or · nausea, vomiting, or constipation. 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. |
| Precautions | | Do not take Soma / Carisoprodol if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Codeine is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision if you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have · kidney disease, · liver disease, · an ulcer in your stomach or intestines, · a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, · urinary retention, · an enlarged prostate, · hypothyroidism, · a head injury, or · Addison's disease. You may not be able to take Soma / Carisoprodol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. It is not known whether Soma / Carisoprodol will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Soma / Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Soma / Carisoprodol passes into breast milk. Do not take Soma / Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Soma / Carisoprodol is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. |
| Overdose | | Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an aspirin Soma / Carisoprodol overdose include headache; ringing in the ears; dim vision, small pupils; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; sweating; increased thirst; low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion); decreased breathing; and unconsciousness. |
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Common Soma Misspellings |
| Sima, Somo, Sona, perscription, perscriptions |
| Missed Dose | | 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 Soma /
Carisoprodol. Keep your doses at least 4 hours apart from one another. |
| Other Soma Drug Comparison Information, Pricing & Online Facts |
Muscle Relaxers Soma
Soma (sometimes misspelled as Sima or Somo) is a muscle relaxant. Available in 350mg tablets, Soma is a combination (compound) of Aspirin, Carisoprodol, and Codeine. Side effects from Soma might include an allergic reaction; paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; vision loss; agitation or tremor; red, black, or bloody stools; or blood in your vomit. Soma is sometimes used in herbal remedies such as tea. To buy cheap Soma or to find more information on this drug (including medication/prescription information, dosage, and ordering/purchasing information) see the online pharmacy at our website. |
The above information is a summary. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
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