
Soma Pill is an oral medication and a brand name under the
generic medication known as Carisoprodol.
This pain med is an approved product that helps to treat the acute and muscle
pain relief. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the
United States in the year 2007. These pain medications are only available with
a valid prescription from a doctor. Doctors prescribe this medication for neck
pain, back pain, muscle soreness, muscle cramps, shoulder pain, knee injuries
etc. Note that this medication must always be used for medical reasons only.
Never take these drugs for recreational or non-medical reasons.
How does Soma Pill work?
The drug Soma pill works
by altering the pain sensations between the neurotransmitters in the brain and
in the spinal cord. This drug acts on the central nervous system of a person
and produces sedative effects on the person who is using it. This pain
med helps them to relax, stay calm, and sleep well at night. This pain
medication changes the way a person behaves or responds towards pain.
Instructions to take Carisoprodol
- · Take the pills either before or after taking your food with a glass of water. Do not consume them by breaking or splitting the pills. Also, do not inhale or inject this pain medication. Swallow the pills as a whole with water.
- · You can take this drug to treat muscle spasm about three times in a day and once before bedtime. The recommended dose for adults in such a case is 250-350 mg. Do not ever increase, decrease, or change the dose without talking to a doctor.
- · Usually doctors prescribe this pain medication for a period of 2-3 weeks for maximum. You must never exceed the time period for which a doctor prescribes this pain medication to you. Taking the drug for a longer time or in large amounts can lead to drug dependency.
- · If you are someone who has a genetic enzyme disorder called porphyria, then you must inform your doctor about it. Such people are advised to not take this pain medication.
- · Store this pain med in a dry and moisture-free place and where no children or pet of yours can ever reach. This drug can be harmful if it gets in the hands of children or pets.
- · Never share Carisoprodol with any other person mainly those who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol in the past. Such people are actually more likely to get addicted to this pain medication.
In case you miss a dose –
If you ever forget to take a dose, you can take the pills if
there is sufficient amount of time until the next dose. Otherwise, skip the
pills and get back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take extra pills
just to make up for your missed dose. Generally, people do not forget to take
these medications as these medications are only used when there is pain. But, in
case you forget, you can use it in the above mentioned manner.
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