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What You Should Know Before Taking Carisoprodolby Heather Colman If you have suffered from a muscle injury, sprain, or strain, your physician may prescribe a muscle relaxant such as Carisoprodol. A muscle relaxant, only available when prescribed by a physician, is used to treat muscle injuries and works to relieve discomfort and pain, as well as relaxing the muscles altogether. Generally, this medicine is combined with other recommendations such as physical therapy or rest. When your physician prescribes you Carisoprodol, you will want to ensure that you discuss the drug with him or her completely, making sure you understand the reason you are taking the medication, as well as any possible side effects. You will also want to talk to your physician if you have any allergies to Carisoprodol or any other medications such as Neuramate, Miltown, Meprospan, or Equanil. Those having acute intermittent porphyria should avoid taking Carisoprodol. If you are taking any type of non-prescription or prescription medications, you will want to let your physician know about this as well. This is especially true if you are taking any drugs such as vitamins, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, sedatives, other muscle relaxants, or cold, cough, or allergy medications. You should avoid Carisoprodol if you have liver or kidney disease or are currently breast-feeding, pregnant, or planning to get pregnant. As with most medications, some side effects could arise when taking Carisoprodol. Some common side effects include skin rash, vomiting, upset stomach, fast heart rate, headaches, clumsiness, dizziness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects are persistent or increase in severity, you should contact your physician. Serious side effects of Carisoprodol include eye-burning, weakness, signs of an allergic reaction, fever, and breathing troubles. If you notice any of these side effects, you should contact your physician right away. You should also avoid consumption of any type of alcohol while taking Carisoprodol, because the alcohol could increase the possibility of drowsiness. If you currently have liver or kidney disease, you will need to let your physician know about this as well, he or she will have to prescribe a lower dose of the medication and carefully monitor your situation. While taking Carisoprodol, you will want to take a few days off work and decrease your activities. This medication causes drowsiness and when used as therapy for muscle injuries you will want to ensure that you are resting and relaxing the muscles as much as possible to allow them to heal and the pain to subside. As a last note, you will likely need to take Carisoprodol with food and a full glass of water or milk. The medication could cause upset stomach in some patients. As your physician will tell you, it is important to finish all medications exactly as prescribed and ask questions if you are in doubt about anything. Disclaimer: The information above should not be interpreted as medical advice. Please talk to a qualified professional for more information about Carisoprodol. |
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