Common Uses

Carisoprodol ( Soma ), 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.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor for more information.
Carisoprodol ( Soma ) 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 to explain any part you do not understand. Take Carisoprodol ( Soma ) exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.


Cautions

Before taking Carisoprodol ( Soma ),
tell your doctor if you are allergic to Carisoprodol ( Soma ), meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), or any other drugs.
tell your doctor 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 breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Carisoprodol ( Soma ), call your doctor.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Carisoprodol ( Soma ) affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.


Directions
Carisoprodol ( Soma ) may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:


Side Effect

Although side effects from Carisoprodol ( Soma ) are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
dizziness
clumsiness
headache
fast heart rate
upset stomach
vomiting
skin rash
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
difficulty breathing
fever
weakness
burning in the eyes


Storage Conditions

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from moisture and heat (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.


Brand Name

SOMA®

Brand Names of Combination Products

SOMA ® Compound containing Carisoprodol and Aspirin ®