Soma (Carisoprodol) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience any adverse reactions to SOMA (carisoprodol) .

Sedation

Patients should be advised that SOMA (carisoprodol) may cause drowsiness and/or dizziness, and has been associated with motor vehicle accidents. Patients should be advised to avoid taking SOMA (carisoprodol) before engaging in potentially hazardous activities such as driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ].

Avoidance of Alcohol and Other CNS Depressants

Patients should be advised to avoid alcoholic beverages while taking SOMA (carisoprodol) and to check with their doctor before taking other CNS depressants such as benzodiazepines, opioids, tricyclic antidepressants, sedating antihistamines, or other sedatives [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

SOMA (carisoprodol) Should Only Be Used for Short-Term Treatment

Patients should be advised that treatment with SOMA (carisoprodol) should be limited to acute use (up to two or three weeks) for the relief of acute, musculoskeletal discomfort. In the post-marketing experience with SOMA (carisoprodol) , cases of dependence, withdrawal, and abuse have been reported with prolonged use. If the musculoskeletal symptoms still persist, patients should contact their healthcare provider for further evaluation.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-526-3840 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/28/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.