350 carisoprodol mg tablet |
GENERIC NAME:
CARISOPRODOL - ORAL (kar-iss-oh-PRO-dole)
BRAND NAME(S):
Soma
What is Soma?
Soma (carisoprodol) is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. It is used with rest and physical therapy to treat acute, painful muscle conditions. Soma/Carisoprodol may also be used for purposes other than those listed.
Common names are Soma, Soma Carisoprodol, Carisoprodol and Carisprodel.
Soma side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Soma and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- paralysis (loss of feeling);
- extreme weakness or lack of coordination;
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- fast heartbeat;
- seizure (convulsions);
- vision loss; or
- agitation, confusion.
Less serious side effects may include:
- drowsiness, dizziness, tremor;
- headache;
- depression, feeling irritable;
- blurred vision;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- nausea, vomiting, hiccups, upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What are the symptoms of overdose?
Serious side effects include difficulty breathing, fever, severe weakness, changes in vision, swelling or skin rash, closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme agitation or tremor; red, black, or bloody stools; or blood in your vomit. If you experience any of these, stop taking Soma/Carisoprodol. You may be having an allergic reaction and should seek emergency medical attention.
If you suspect an overdose has occurred, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Storage
Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted between 15° and 30° C (59° and 86° F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature).
