Carisoprodol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carisoprodol is used -
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Carisoprodol safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Carisoprodol for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Carisoprodol safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Carisoprodol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Carisoprodol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Kidneys?
Carisoprodol can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Liver?
Carisoprodol can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Carisoprodol on the Heart?
Carisoprodol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Carisoprodol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carisoprodol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carisoprodol habit forming or addictive?
Carisoprodol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Carisoprodol. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Carisoprodol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Carisoprodol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Carisoprodol
There is no information on the effects of taking Carisoprodol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carisoprodol
Information about the interaction of Carisoprodol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 286
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Soma (carisoprodol)