Soma
Warnings
What may interact with Soma?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Opioids for cough
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
-Certain medications for depression, such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital, primidone
-General anesthetics, such as halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-Local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-Medications that relax muscles
-Opioids for pain
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Soma
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Kidney problems
-Liver problems
-Porphyria
-Substance use disorder
-An unusual or allergic reaction to carisoprodol, carbamate such as meprobamate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Soma?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F).
This medication may cause harm and death if taken by other adults, children, or pets. It is important to get rid of the medication as soon as you no longer need it or it is expired. You can do this in two ways:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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