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Carisoprodol - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and More

Carisoprodol, sold under the brand name Pain-O-Soma among others, is a medication used for<br>musculoskeletal pain. Use is only approved for up to three weeks. Effects generally begin within<br>half an hour and last for up to six hours.It is taken orally.

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Carisoprodol - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and More

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  1. Carisoprodol - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and More What is Carisoprodol Carisoprodol, sold under the brand name Pain-O-Soma among others, is a medication used for musculoskeletal pain. Use is only approved for up to three weeks. Effects generally begin within half an hour and last for up to six hours.It is taken orally. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and sleepiness.Serious side effects may include addiction, allergic reactions, and seizures. In people with a sulfa allergy certain formulations may result in problems. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not clear. How it works is not clear. Some of its effects are believed to occur following being converted into meprobamate. Carisoprodol was approved for medical use in the United States in 1959. Its approval in Europe was withdrawn in 2008. It is available as a generic medication. In 2017, it was the 255th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than one million prescriptions.In the United States, it is a Schedule IV controlled substance. Carisoprodol 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. Carisoprodol is in a

  2. class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It works by acting in the brain and nervous system to allow the muscles to relax. How to use Carisoprodol Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. This medication should only be used short-term (for 3 weeks or less) unless directed by your doctor. If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, headache, nausea). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used carisoprodol for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal. Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. 24x7 Pharma has the power of carisoprodol tablets. So that the user can buy according to their weight and requirements.

  3. 1. Pain o soma 350 mg Tablet

  4. 2. Pain o soma 500 mg Tablet Carisoprodol side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to carisoprodol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: a seizure (convulsions); or high levels of serotonin in the body agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. ● ● Common carisoprodol side effects may include: Drowsiness Dizziness; or Headache ● ● ● This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

  5. How to take carisoprodol All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on: your age the condition being treated how severe your condition is other medical conditions you have how you react to the first dose ● ● ● ● ● What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? 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). It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. http://www.upandaway.org Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.

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