Generic name: carisoprodol [ kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole ]
Brand names: soma carisoprodol 500 mg Vanadom
Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants

Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on Dec 26, 2022.

Warnings

• If you have porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system), or if you are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate, then you should not take soma (carisoprodol) 500mg.

  Carisoprodol may be habit-forming. Never share this medicine with another person. If habit-forming medicines are misused, they can lead to addiction, overdose, or even death as a result of overdose.

  There is a possibility that carisoprodol may have side effects that can affect your thinking or reactions in some way. You should be careful if you are driving or doing anything that requires you to be alert and awake while driving. It can increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by this medicine.

  You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using is carisoprodol soma after using it for a long period of time. It is critical that you do not stop taking this medication abruptly without first consulting your doctor. You may need to take less an less before you eliminate the medication completely.  Buy Soma Online

Before taking this medicine

• • Those who are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate, or who have any of the following conditions, should not take Soma:

    • Porphyria is a genetic enzyme disorder that affects either the skin or the nervous system.

  You should tell your doctor if you have ever experienced any of the following:

  • Liver

  • Kidney disease; or

  • A seizure.

• Whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby is not known at this time. If you are pregnant, you should tell your doctor about it.

  There is a possibility that carisoprodol can pass into breast milk, which may cause drowsiness in a nursing baby. If you are breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor about the situation.

  Using soma carisoprodol 500 mg is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16 years of age.

  There is a possibility that older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.

  Warnings about Soma during pregnancy and breastfeeding (more details)

How should I take Soma?

Take Soma exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.

Carisoprodol may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

• It is usually recommended to take Soma three times per day and at bedtime. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.

. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

• In addition to Soma, a complete treatment program may also include rest, physical therapy, or other treatments. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

  Store the product at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

• After long-term use of carisoprodol, you should not suddenly stop taking it, or you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. In order to stop using this medicine safely, you should ask your doctor how to do so.

  Make sure you keep track of your medication at all times. You should be aware if anyone is using carisoprodol improperly or without a prescription and you should make sure that they are aware of this fact.

Dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Muscle Spasm:

250 to 350 mg orally 3 times a day and at bedtime
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 to 3 weeks

What happens if I miss a dose?

You should take the medicine as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, it is better to skip the missed dose. Two doses should not be taken at the same time.

What happens if I overdose?

If it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose. Two doses should not be taken at the same time.

What to avoid

Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.

Before you know how this medicine will affect you, avoid driving and other risky activities. Falls, accidents, or severe injuries can be caused by dizziness or drowsiness. 

Soma side effects

• If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, you should seek emergency medical attention.

  Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if any of these symptoms appear.

• a seizure (convulsions); or
• high levels of serotonin in the body – agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. –