What is Prosoma 500 mg?
Prosoma 500 mg is also known by the name carisoprodol. Prosoma 500 mg is used along with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle problems such as pain or injury. It is commonly used to relax muscles. Prosoma 500 mg should be used for a short period of time (2 or 3 weeks) because most skeletal muscle injuries are of short duration. it is muscle relaxer that blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.
Important information about Prosoma 500 mg
If you use Prosoma 500 mgyou should not drink alcohol as it can cause dangerous side effects. Prosoma 500 mg should not be used with any other medicines because it can make you sleepy or slow your breathing, which can cause dangerous side effects or even death. If you use or plan to use any opioid medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or medicines for anxiety or seizures, ask your doctor first.
Prosoma 500 mg should only be taken for 2 or 3 weeks. If you do not feel relief, contact your doctor. Do not stop using Prosoma 500 mg suddenly after long-term use; ask your doctor how to stop using it safely. Prosoma 500 mg tablets are available in various quantities like 350mg, 500mg.
Before taking Prosoma 500 mg
You should not use Prosoma 500 mgif a person is allergic to carisoprodol or has any of the following conditions:
- Porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system)
- Tell your doctor if you have any of the following problems:
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- A seizure
You should not use Prosoma 500 mg if you are under 16 years of age, it is not allowed. It is not known whether this medicine will harm the unborn baby, so tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Women who are breastfeeding should tell their doctor. carisoprodol can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness in the baby. Older people may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
How should I take Prosoma 500 mg?
You should use Prosoma 500 mg only as directed by your doctor. You should carefully read and follow all instructions on your prescription label. You are to take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. You should not increase your dose or use it for longer than prescribed. This medicine is usually taken 3 times a day and at bedtime. You have to take the dose as per your doctor’s instructions.
carisoprodol can be addictive. Its misuse can lead to addiction or death. This medicine should be used only for 2 or 3 weeks. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact your doctor. Do not stop using Prosoma 500 mg suddenly after using it for a long period of time or you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. You should ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medication.
Prosoma 500 mg should be stored at room temperature and away from moisture and heat. carisoprodol is an abused drug. You should know whether someone is using it inappropriately or not. Prosoma 500 mg is only part of a complete program that may also include rest, physical therapy, or pain relief measures. you should follow your doctors instrusctions.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as possible but if it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.
What happens if I take too much Prosoma 500 mg?
An overdose of carisoprodol can be dangerous. If you overdose, get emergency medical help immediately or call to the doctor immediately
If a person takes carisoprodol with alcohol or other drugs, breathing may slow down. Symptoms of overdose may include vision problems, confusion, hallucinations, weak breathing, unconsciousness, seizures or coma, muscle stiffness, loss of coordination.
What should I avoid ?
If you use Soma 500 mg, you should not consume alcohol as it can cause dangerous side effects. Avoid driving until you know how this medicine will affect you as dizziness may increase the risk of falling or causing an accident.
Warnings about Prosoma 500 mg
This medicine may become habit forming. Abuse of habit-forming drugs can lead to addiction, overdose, or death. This medicine should never be shared with another person. Avoid drinking alcohol. This may increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by this medicine. After using this medicine for a long time, you may experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop using it. You should talk to your doctor before stopping its use. You should not take Prosoma 500 mg if you are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate.
What other drugs will affect Prosoma 500 mg?
If you use Prosoma 500 mg with any other medicine, it makes you sleepy, which can lead to dangerous side effects or death. If you want to use opioid medications, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, or medications for anxiety or seizures, ask your doctor first. Sometimes it is not safe to take some medicines together. Some medicines can affect the blood levels of other medicines you take, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Many medications may interact with carisoprodol. This include priscription and over-the-counter medications, vitamin and herbal products. You should tell your doctor about all the medicines you start or stop.
Side effects of Prosoma 500 mg may include
Side effects of carisoprodol
- Drowsiness
- Difficult breathing
- A seizure (convulsions)
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Headache
- Impairment of mental and physical activity, such as driving
- Anxiety & depression
- Insomnia
- Memory loss
This is not a complete list of side effects and other may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Prosoma 500 mg dosing information
Uaual Adult Dose For Muscle Spasm:
250-350 mg orally 3 times in a day and at bedtime
Duration of therapy: Upto 2 to 3 weeks
This drug should only be used for short periods (up to 2 or 3 weeks) as there is a inadequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use and acute, painful musculoskeletal condition are generally of short duration.
