Description
Carisoprodol
Why is this medication prescribed?
Carisoprodol, 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?
Carisoprodol 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
carisoprodol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking carisoprodol,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to carisoprodol,
meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), any other
medications, or any of the ingredients in carisoprodol tablets. Ask your
pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
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
breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking carisoprodol, call
your doctor.
talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking carisoprodol
if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should not usually
take carisoprodol because it is not as safe or effective as other
medications that can be used to treat the same condition.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car
or operate machinery until you know how carisoprodol affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Carisoprodol may cause an upset stomach. Take carisoprodol 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.
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