Carisoprodol Benefits & Uses

Carisoprodol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Other Benefits

Sprain

Carisoprodol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 350 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Muscle Spasms Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 350 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carisoprodol Related Warnings

Is the use of Carisoprodol safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Carisoprodol will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Carisoprodol safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Carisoprodol. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Carisoprodol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Carisoprodol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Heart?

Carisoprodol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Carisoprodol with Other Drugs

Carisoprodol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Morphine

Moderate

Alprazolam

Escitalopram

Pregabalin

Duloxetine

Mild

Esomeprazole

Carisoprodol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carisoprodol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Porphyria
Drug Abuse
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Carisoprodol

Is this Carisoprodol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Carisoprodol is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Carisoprodol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Carisoprodol can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Carisoprodol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Carisoprodol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Carisoprodol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carisoprodol

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Carisoprodol and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Carisoprodol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Carisoprodol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown