Product Description

Carisoprodol (Generic Soma) - Watson Brand Use

Soma is a prescription medication that helps treat stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other injuries to the muscle.

How Carisoprodol (Generic Soma) - Watson Brand works

Soma blocks sensory impulses that cause pain, and reduces pain-inducing chemicals in the body that lead to inflammation of the joints and muscles.

How to take Carisoprodol (Generic Soma) - Watson Brand

Follow your doctor's advice. For patients with stiff sore muscles the normal recommended dose is one 350 mg tablet 1-4 times daily (not to exceed 1400 mg or four tablets within a 24-hour period).

Carisoprodol (Generic Soma) - Watson Brand precautions

Soma may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or clumsiness in some patients. Therefore, avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous until you know how your body will react to Soma. Also, avoid drinking alcohol during treatment. Alcohol can increase the effects of drowsiness and dizziness.

What to tell your doctor

Soma may interact with certain medicines. Therefore, it's important that you tell your doctor what prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs you are taking, especially if you are using any of the following: antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping medicine, narcotics (pain medicines), barbiturates, medicines for seizures, other muscle relaxants, as well as anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Also, before taking Soma let your doctor know if you have any of the following medical conditions:

Allergies
History of drug abuse or dependence
Kidney disease
Liver disease

Carisoprodol (Generic Soma) - Watson Brand side effects

While taking Soma, you might experience side effects. These side effects are temporary and tend to go away as your body gets adjusted to the medicine. With Soma, the most common side effects are blurred (double vision), dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, depression, insomnia, and hiccups. Side effects other than those listed may also occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Soma and seek emergency medical attention.