Before Using This medicine: Many drugs can increase the
effects of Carisoprodol and lead
to heavy sedation. Before taking
this medication, tell your
doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:
antihistamines such as
brompheniramine (Dimetane,
Bromfed, others),
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton,
Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine),
clemastine (Tavist), and many
others; narcotics (pain killers)
such as meperidine (Demerol),
morphine (MS Contin, MSIR,
others), propoxyphene (Darvon,
Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet,
Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet,
Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic),
and codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet,
Tylenol #3, others); sedatives
such as phenobarbital (Solfoton,
Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal),
and secobarbital (Seconal);
phenothiazines such as
chlorpromazine (Thorazine),
fluphenazine (Prolixin),
mesoridazine (Serentil),
perphenazine (Trilafon),
prochlorperazine (Compazine),
thioridazine (Mellaril), and
trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or
antidepressants such as doxepin
(Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil),
nortriptyline (Pamelor),
fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine
(Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft),
phenelzine (Nardil), and
tranylcypromine (Parnate).
Aspirin will decrease the
effects of some drugs. Tell your
doctor and pharmacist that you
are taking Carisoprodol if any
of the following drugs have been
prescribed for you: probenecid (Benebid)
and sulfinpyrazone (Anturane);
angiotensin-converting-enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors used to treat
high blood pressure and other
heart conditions such as
benazepril (Lotensin), captopril
(Capoten), and enalapril (Vasotec);
other commonly used ACE
inhibitors, including fosinopril
(Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil,
Zestril), moexipril (Univasc),
quinapril (Accupril), and
ramipril (Altace); and
beta-blockers used to treat high
blood pressure and other heart
conditions such as acebutolol (Sectral),
metoprolol (Lopressor),
propranolol (Inderal), atenolol
(Tenormin), and carteolol (Cartrol).
Other over-the-counter and
prescription drugs may increase
the effects of aspirin and cause
dangerous side effects: • oral
anticoagulants such as warfarin
(Coumadin); • nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Rufen,
others), ketoprofen (Orudis,
Oruvail), and naproxen (Anaprox,
Naprosyn, Aleve) • other
commonly used NSAIDs, including
diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam),
etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon),
flurbiprofen (Ansaid),
indomethacin (Indocin),
ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone
(Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro),
piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril),
and tolmetin (Tolectin); • other
salicylates (forms of aspirin)
such as salsalate (Disalcid),
choline salicylate, and
magnesium salicylate; • bismuth
subsalicylate in drugs such as
Pepto-Bismol; and • calcium
supplements and antacids. Other
drugs that should not be
combined with aspirin and
Carisoprodol include• steroids
such as prednisone (Deltasone),
oral antidiabetic drugs such as
glipizide (Glucotrol) and
glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta),
alcohol, lithium (Lithobid,
Eskalith, others), and
cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Drugs
other than those listed here may
also interact with Carisoprodol.
Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter
medicines
Other Medical Problems: Carisoprodol is a muscle
relaxant. It works by blocking
nerve impulses (or pain
sensations) that are sent to
your brain. Carisoprodol is
used, along with rest and
physical therapy, to treat
injuries and other painful
muscular conditions.
Proper Use of This Medicine: Take 1 tablet every 6-8 hrs as
needed not to exceed 3 tabs in
24 hours.
Precautions While Using This
Medicine: Do not take
Carisoprodol if you have acute
intermittent porphyria. Codeine
is habit forming and should only
be used under close supervision
if you have an alcohol or drug
addiction. Before taking this
medication, tell your doctor if
you have kidney disease, liver
disease, an ulcer in your
stomach or intestines, a
bleeding or blood-clotting
disorder, urinary retention, an
enlarged prostate,
hypothyroidism, a head injury,
or Addison's disease. You may
not be able to take
Carisoprodol, or you may require
a lower dose or special
monitoring during treatment if
you have any of the conditions
listed above. Do not take
aspirin and Carisoprodol without
first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant. Do not take
aspirin and Carisoprodol without
first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
Carisoprodol is not approved for
use in children younger than 12
years of age.
Side Effects of This Medicine: If you experience any of the
following serious side effects,
stop taking Carisoprodol and
seek emergency medical
attention: an allergic reaction
(difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your
lips, tongue, or face; or
hives); paralysis (loss of
feeling) or extreme weakness;
vision loss; agitation or
tremor; red, black, or bloody
stools; or blood in your vomit.
Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take Carisoprodol
and talk to your doctor if you
experience: drowsiness or
dizziness; headache; depression;
blurred vision or small pupils;
insomnia; hiccups; faint ringing
in the ears; or nausea,
vomiting, or constipation. Side
effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or
that is especially bothersome.
