Role of Carisoprodol
Some people suffer from muscular spasms.
These may occur because of sprains
and strains. Carisoprodol is a medication
that is used to treat such conditions
skeletal muscle spasms. Carisoprodol
works by inhibiting the pain messages
transmitted to the brain.
One of the ingredients in Carisoprodol
is codeine, which is responsible for
changes in sensation in the body,
transforming the way that a body experiences
sensations and pain. Codeine is a
narcotic which is why it has the effects
mentioned here. Carisoprodol is believed
to be most effective when used in
tandem with rest and physical therapy.
Doctors may even recommend Carisoprodol
along with other therapies. It is
known to be one of the best treatments
for injuries to the skeletal muscles.
Doctors usually recommend not more
than 4 tablets (1,400 mg) per day.
You are advised not to exceed this
amount and adhere strictly to the
doctor’s instructions.
Side Effects
Carisoprodol may have some severe
side effects that are listed below:
• difficulty breathing;
• paralysis
• extreme weakness;
• vision loss;
• agitation or tremor;
• closing of your throat;
• swelling of your lips,
• tongue, or face;
• hives;
• red, black, or red stools;
• blood in your vomit.
You need immediate medical
attention if you have any of the above
side effects.
Miler side effects that are more common
include:
• hiccups;
• faint ringing in the ears;
• insomnia; or
• nausea,
• vomiting, or
• headache;
• depression;
• blurred vision or small pupils;
• drowsiness or dizziness;
• constipation.
Though these are mild, if
they are prolonged you should see
your doctor.
Precautions
Carisoprodol is a medication that
can be addictive because of its ingredient,
Codeine. Therefore, you should be
careful if you have addictions with
alcohol or drugs.
You should also tell your
doctor if you have had any history
of:
• stomach or intestines ulcers,
• liver disease,
• urinary retention,
• an enlarged prostate,
• hypothyroidism,
• a head injury,
• blood or clot disorder,
• kidney disease,
• Addison's disease,
You should tell your doctor
if you are under any other medications.
Particular medications that need to
be taken note of include:
• brompheniramine (Dimetane,
Bromfed, etc.)
• chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton,
Teldrin, etc.),
• azatadine (Optimine),
• clemastine (Tavist),
Other kinds of drugs that
will interact with Carisoprodol and
should be reported to your doctor
include narcotic pain killers like:
• meperidine (Demerol),
• hydrocodone (Lorcet, Vicodin),
• oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan),
• morphine (MS Contin, MSIR),
• propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet),
• fentanyl (Duragesic),
• codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet,
etc.);
You should never miss out on a dose.
If you happen to do so, you should
not try and make up for it. Never
double dose and try to cover up. You
should forget about the missed dose,
and move on to the next one. |
