| If you have suffered from a muscle injury, | | | | drowsiness. If any of these side effects are |
| sprain, or strain, your physician may | | | | persistent or increase in severity, you |
| prescribe a muscle relaxant such as | | | | should contact your physician. |
| Carisoprodol. A muscle relaxant, only | | | | |
| available when prescribed by a physician, is | | | | Serious side effects of Carisoprodol include |
| used to treat muscle injuries and works to | | | | eye-burning, weakness, signs of an allergic |
| relieve discomfort and pain, as well as | | | | reaction, fever, and breathing troubles. If |
| relaxing the muscles altogether. Generally, | | | | you notice any of these side effects, you |
| this medicine is combined with other | | | | should contact your physician right away. |
| recommendations such as physical therapy or | | | | |
| rest. | | | | You should also avoid consumption of any type |
| | | | of alcohol while taking Carisoprodol, because |
| When your physician prescribes you | | | | the alcohol could increase the possibility of |
| Carisoprodol, you will want to ensure that | | | | drowsiness. If you currently have liver or |
| you discuss the drug with him or her | | | | kidney disease, you will need to let your |
| completely, making sure you understand the | | | | physician know about this as well, he or she |
| reason you are taking the medication, as well | | | | will have to prescribe a lower dose of the |
| as any possible side effects. You will also | | | | medication and carefully monitor your |
| want to talk to your physician if you have | | | | situation. |
| any allergies to Carisoprodol or any other | | | | |
| medications such as Neuramate, Miltown, | | | | While taking Carisoprodol, you will want to |
| Meprospan, or Equanil. Those having acute | | | | take a few days off work and decrease your |
| intermittent porphyria should avoid taking | | | | activities. This medication causes drowsiness |
| Carisoprodol. | | | | and when used as therapy for muscle injuries |
| | | | you will want to ensure that you are resting |
| If you are taking any type of | | | | and relaxing the muscles as much as possible |
| non-prescription or prescription medications, | | | | to allow them to heal and the pain to |
| you will want to let your physician know | | | | subside. |
| about this as well. This is especially true | | | | |
| if you are taking any drugs such as vitamins, | | | | As a last note, you will likely need to take |
| tranquilizers, sleeping pills, sedatives, | | | | Carisoprodol with food and a full glass of |
| other muscle relaxants, or cold, cough, or | | | | water or milk. The medication could cause |
| allergy medications. You should avoid | | | | upset stomach in some patients. As your |
| Carisoprodol if you have liver or kidney | | | | physician will tell you, it is important to |
| disease or are currently breast-feeding, | | | | finish all medications exactly as prescribed |
| pregnant, or planning to get pregnant. | | | | and ask questions if you are in doubt about |
| | | | anything. |
| As with most medications, some side effects | | | | |
| could arise when taking Carisoprodol. Some | | | | Disclaimer: The information above should not |
| common side effects include skin rash, | | | | be interpreted as medical advice. Please talk |
| vomiting, upset stomach, fast heart rate, | | | | to a qualified professional for more |
| headaches, clumsiness, dizziness, and | | | | information about Carisoprodol. |