Prescription Carisoprodol Drug Information

Carisoprodol Uses?

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Codeine is a pain reliever. Codeine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics and it works by changing the way your body feels pain. Carisoprodol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. Aspirin / Carisoprodol may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Carisoprodol Directions?

Take Carisoprodol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. The maximum amount of Carisoprodol you should take in one day is 1,400 mg (4 tablets).

Carisoprodol Side Effects?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Carisoprodol and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; vision loss; agitation or tremor; red, black, or bloody stools; or blood in your vomit.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Carisoprodol and talk to your doctor if you experience: drowsiness or dizziness; headache; depression; blurred vision or small pupils; insomnia; hiccups; faint ringing in the ears; or nausea, vomiting, or constipation. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Carisoprodol Warnings?

Do not take Carisoprodol if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Codeine is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision if you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an ulcer in your stomach or intestines, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, urinary retention, an enlarged prostate, hypothyroidism, a head injury, or Addison's disease. You may not be able to take Carisoprodol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Do not take aspirin and Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not take aspirin and Carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Carisoprodol is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.

Carisoprodol Drug Interactions?

Many drugs can increase the effects of Carisoprodol and lead to heavy sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine), clemastine (Tavist), and many others; narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS Contin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others); sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal), and secobarbital (Seconal); phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Aspirin will decrease the effects of some drugs. Tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Carisoprodol if any of the following drugs have been prescribed for you: probenecid (Benebid) and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane); angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), and enalapril (Vasotec); other commonly used ACE inhibitors, including fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), and ramipril (Altace); and beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions such as acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), and carteolol (Cartrol). Other over-the-counter and prescription drugs may increase the effects of aspirin and cause dangerous side effects: • oral anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin); • nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Rufen, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), and naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve) • other commonly used NSAIDs, including diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin); • other salicylates (forms of aspirin) such as salsalate (Disalcid), choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate; • bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol; and • calcium supplements and antacids. Other drugs that should not be combined with aspirin and Carisoprodol include• steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone), oral antidiabetic drugs such as glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta), alcohol, lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), and cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Carisoprodol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Carisoprodol Missed Dose?

If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Carisoprodol Storage?

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Anything Else I Should Know About Carisoprodol?

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Carisoprodol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.