Carisoprodal

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Carisoprodol (Soma®) is a medication approved for treating muscle spasms caused by injury or other problems. It is available by prescription and comes in the form of a tablet that is generally taken three times a day and at bedtime. Although carisoprodol is not a controlled substance, it has the potential to be abused. The muscle relaxant should not be used for more than two or three weeks at a time. Potential side effects include headache, dizziness, and drowsiness.
 
(Click Carisoprodol to find out how carisoprodol works, when and how to take the medicine, and what warnings and precautions to be aware of before starting treatment. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on carisoprodol.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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