WHAT TO KNOW
If you buy Carisoprodol, here are some things you need to
know. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous activities. soma / carisoprodol
may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience
dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities when taking
Carisoprodol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking soma /
carisoprodol. Also, in combination with aspirin, alcohol can
be very damaging to your stomach. Watch for bloody, black,
or tarry stools or blood in your vomit. This could mean
damage to your stomach. Never take more of Carisoprodol than
is prescribed for you. If your pain is not being adequately
treated, talk to your doctor before you order.
WHAT IS IT
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 TAKE Carisoprodol
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 your order of soma /
carisoprodol at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
MISSED DOSE
Take the missed dose of
Carisoprodol 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. Ask your Doctor of
Pharmacist for more information when you buy Carisoprodol.
OVER DOSE
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.
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
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
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 before you order
Carisoprodol again.
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 Carisoprodol, 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
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 before you buy. 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Many drugs can increase the
effects of soma / carisoprodol and lead to heavy sedation.
Before you order this Carisoprodol, 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)
Antidepressants such as:
doxepin (Sinequan)
imipramine (Tofranil)
nortriptyline (Pamelor)
fluoxetine (Prozac)
paroxetine (Paxil)
sertraline (Zoloft)
phenelzine (Nardil)
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)
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)
tolmetin (Tolectin); ·
Other salicylates (forms of aspirin) such as:
salsalate (Disalcid)
choline salicylate
magnesium salicylate
Bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as:
Pepto-Bismol
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:
itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral)
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others)
You may not be able to take esomeprazole, or you may require
a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking
any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those
listed here may also interact with esomeprazole. Talk to
your doctor and pharmacist before you buy and take any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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