What are the warnings before using Soma?

Generic name- Carisoprodol

Brand names- Soma, Vanadom
What are the warnings before using Soma?



Do not take Soma if you have any allergic reactions like rashes or itching from Soma.


Before starting the treatment, tell your pharmacist if you have any problem related to kidney, liver, and seizures.


It is not confirmed that this medicine will harm the unborn or not, so if you are pregnant, then tell your doctor about this.


Soma passes into breast- milk, so if you are breastfeeding, avoid taking Soma because it makes your child feel sleepy and tired.


This medicine is not prescribed for the people below the age of 16.


Do not take this medicine if you have allergy from carisoprodol, meprobamate, or have porphyria.


Please do not take this medicine with alcohol because it increases the risk of side effects and makes you feel dizzy.


Many other medicines can affect Soma, including prescription and non- prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbals. Tell your pharmacist about all the details of other medications.


Always remember to keep Soma in a safe and secure place.

What is Soma?


It is the brand name of the prescription drug carisoprodol. The doctors recommend it for the treatment of muscle pain caused by muscle spasms. Soma belongs to the class of drugs known as a muscle relaxant, which stops the muscle spasms without making any difference in the overall muscle control.

This medicine comes in tablet forms, and it is taken three times a day before bedtime with or without food. It is instructed by doctors that do not take Soma for more than two to three weeks. Common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Structural details of soma are-:


Shape- Round


Size- 10.00


Colour- white

How to use Soma?


Follow all the doctor's instructions, read all the medication guidelines provided by your health attendant, and use the medicine exactly as per the prescription. Do not take this drug for more than the prescribed period. The dosage of the Soma is depended upon your medical condition and your response towards medicine. Keep the proper record of your medication.


Although it helps many people, it sometimes causes addiction, and the risk of addiction is high when you overdose. Please do not stop taking Soma suddenly after taking it for an extended period because you could have face some unwanted withdrawal symptoms like Changes in appetite, changes in mood, Congestion, Fatigue, Irritability, Muscle pain, Nausea, Restlessness, Runny nose, Shakiness, Sleeping difficulties, Sweating, Tremors, and Vomiting. To avoid this, the doctor will slowly decrease your dose and tell you how to prevent the symptoms of withdrawal like exercise, drinking plenty of water, and proper sleep.

What happens if you miss the dose of Soma?


If the dose is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember but avoid taking medicine if the next dose is near. Never take two doses simultaneously because it results in an overdose of medication. Put the alarm and reminder to take medicine on time.

What are the side effects of using Soma?


Carisoprodol is the active ingredient of Soma, mainly responsible for Soma's side effects, and not all the side effects need to occur at the same time. Some side effects do not require immediate medical attention because they go away with time when your body adjusts to the medicine. Your doctor will tell you the ways to reduce the risk of the side effects.


Side effects of Soma are Drowsiness, Anxiety, deep and fast breathing with dizziness, dry mouth, fainting feeling of constant movement of self and surroundings, heartburn, irritability, nausea, nervousness, numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth, pain, and discomfort in the chest, redness on the face, restlessness, a sensation of spinning, shakiness, and unsteady walk, sleeplessness, trouble sleeping, unable to sleep, unsteadiness, trembling, and vomiting. In case of severe side effects, call your doctor for medical help, and your family must know about the symptoms of severe side effects.

What is the overdose of Soma, and what are the symptoms of Soma?


The overdose situation arises when the body receives too much of drugs, and the number of people who overdose, Soma, is increasing day by day. Symptoms of overdose include Slowed breathing, Low blood pressure, Loss of muscle control, Rigid muscles, Repetitive and uncontrolled eye movements, Blurred vision, Dilated pupils, Hallucinations, Delirium, Seizures, and Coma.

What are the safety measures to be considered while taking Soma?



Read the warning section of the medicine carefully and follow the direction of your doctor.


Older people may have a high risk of side effects, so keep an eye on them, and when the condition gets worse, call the doctor for medical help.


This drug can make you feel dizzy and sleepy, so avoid doing work that requires focus and attention like driving.