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Carisoprodol

Brand: Soma

Skeletal muscle relaxant (C-IV)Used for: Short-term muscle spasmCNS & Psychiatric

No boxed warning on the current FDA label.

Caution
Dependence and withdrawal: limited to 2 to 3 weeks; metabolized to the sedative meprobamate.

Common side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Dependence with prolonged use

Key interactions

  • Additive sedation with alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines
  • Metabolized to meprobamate, which is itself sedating

Counseling points

  • Intended for short-term use, typically no more than 2 to 3 weeks
  • Avoid alcohol
  • Do not drive until you know how it affects you
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