Soma - Carisoprodol

Recommended Dosage of Soma

The recommended dosage for Soma treatments are usually three tablets taken orally per day, plus one before going to bed. The tablets are easy to recognize as they have a convex shape and have SOMA 250(350) inscribed on them. The efficiency of the drug has been especially recognized for acute low back pain.

Soma (Carisoprodol)

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Soma Recommendations

There are certain recommendations for Soma that everyone should pay close attention to. One of the most important is that Soma does have a potential for addiction. Thus it should be used for limited periods of time (maximum period of three weeks, for acute conditions) and only by the person for whom it was prescribed. Soma is not recommended for persons with substance abuse problems or previous addiction. One who is taking Soma is advised not to suddenly quit taking this medication, and certainly not without first discussing stopping the medication with a doctor. The sudden discontinuation of Soma can lead to powerful, painful, and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Health care professionals typically advise patients to slowly wean off Soma in a step-by-step method.

Soma Side-Effects

Just like any other medication, Soma can cause side effects that are likely to interact with mental alertness. Upon taking Soma, one should be extra careful if driving or operating any machinery. Alcohol is forbidden while taking this medication as it can intensify some of the side effects Soma treatments can possibly cause. Some of these side-effects include somnolence, dizziness, tremors, agitation, headaches, insomnia, and vertigo to mention a few. One should always consult a healthcare specialist before taking drugs like Soma, as this drug does possess a high risk for allergic reactions. The active ingredient, Carisoprodol, and its metabolite, meprobamate, are the ingredients responsible for causing the possible allergic reactions. Allergic reactions can appear to any of the ingredients that Soma contains, some being more severe and requiring hospitalization. Symptoms of mild allergic reactions are skin rashes, breathing difficulties and swelling (often of the face). If the swelling occurs in the throat or tongue, it might become life threatening to the patient and require immediate medical intervention. This is the case of allergic edema, sometimes requiring tracheal intubation.

Use of Soma (Carisoprodol)

A visit to the doctor before beginning a treatment plan including Soma can confirm for certain whether or not a patient can safely take Soma as part of treatment. If the patient has a history of allergies or has been diagnosed with certain medical conditions such as liver dysfunction, kidney impairment or disorders of the central nervous system (epilepsy), the doctor might advise against taking this medication or recommend another dosage. Patients who have been diagnosed with porphyria, a genetic abnormality that affects the body's metabolism, should not take Soma under any circumstances.

Soma Precautions

Even though studies on the subject are not conclusive, Soma is not recommended for pregnant women, women who are planning on becoming pregnant, or those who are breast-feeding. Clinical trials have shown that the active ingredient in Soma and its metabolites can pass into the mother's milk, having effects on the newborn baby. This is the reason why the drug is not prescribed in cases of pregnancy, breast-feeding or in children under the age of 12. In case of overdose, immediate medical assistance should be requested and all the necessary measures taken. Do not drink alcohol while taking Soma.

Soma Indications

Soma is available as round, white tablets, of 250 and 350 mg. Carisoprodol, the active ingredient, is actually a white powder that has a specific smell and piercingly bitter taste. Soma tablets also contain other ingredients such as: alginic acid, starch and magnesium stearate. All painful, acute medical conditions affecting the muscular or skeletal system can be treated efficiently and effectively with prescription Soma, and the discomfort is usually reduced at a rapid pace. The prescription medication Soma is not recommended for chronic conditions, since it has the potential to create dependence during prolonged usage.

Soma Drug Interactions

Prolonged use of Soma is not typically indicated, as there is an entire range of side-effects and adverse reactions that are likely to appear. Tachycardia, hypotension and vertigo are just a few examples and there are plenty of serious reactions possible to affect the patient. Be sure to make your doctor aware of any medications that you are currently taking prior to taking Soma, as this medication is known to interact with some of the following:

• Antidepressants
• Antihistamines
• Narcotics
• Sedatives
• Aspirin (other over the counter medications)

Aspirin and other over the counter medications may decrease the effectiveness of Soma, so it's important to discuss with your doctor if it's okay to take Soma in conjunction with aspirin or any other OTC medication. If you have any concerns about taking a medication while taking Soma, consult your doctor or pharmacist before doing so, in order to prevent any serious interactions and reactions. Read all information provided to you about Soma (Carisoprodol) before taking this medication to avoid any complications.

How to Stop Taking Soma

Withdrawal is a possibility (as it was already mentioned), appearing in patients who stop Soma treatment abruptly. Withdrawal symptoms may include but are not limited to: insomnia, headaches, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, plus seizures (commonly known as convulsions). If a patient is instructed by their health care professional to discontinue the use of Soma, it is usually suggested that the patient begin to reduce the daily doses of Soma gradually, in order to prevent the appearance of withdrawal symptoms. Upon quitting Soma treatments, one should also expect a wide array of symptoms to appear, some more serious than others. Doctors warn about loss of feeling in certain cases but they also mention about other symptoms like extreme muscle weakness, ataxia (inability to coordinate muscles) and serious mental confusion. More common side-effects that may occur even when slowly decreasing the dose of Soma can include: headaches, vertigo, irritability, depression and abdominal pain.

Soma Overdose

The first signs of an overdose are represented by rare and shallow breathing, diplopia (visual impairment) and rapid heartbeat. Other symptoms that suggest a diagnosis of overdose include: mental confusion, illusory perceptions, lightheadedness and syncope. Muscle weakness and severe convulsions are also possible to appear in patients exceeding the recommended dosage of Soma.

Always consult your health care professional before starting any new medication, and always read and follow all directions given to you buy the doctor or pharmacist.