Carisoprodol may be a muscle relaxant that blocks pain sensations between nerves and therefore the brain. Carisoprodol is employed along with side rest and physiotherapy to treat striated muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Carisoprodol 500 should only be used for brief periods (up to 2 or three weeks) as there is no evidence of its effectiveness in future use and most striated muscle injuries are usually of short duration. Carisoprodol is considered a drug within us. How to use Carisoprodol? Take this medication with or without food as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose or use Carisoprodol 350 mg tablet medicine more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. This medication should be used only short-term (for 3 weeks or less) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you suddenly stop using this medicine, you will experience withdrawal symptoms (such as stomach cramps, trouble sleeping, headache, nausea). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used Carisoprodol 350 for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist straight away if you have received a withdrawal. Although it helps many of us, this drug can sometimes lead to addiction. This risk may also be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as excessive use or drug/alcohol addiction). Take this medicine exactly as prescribed to reduce the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. What are the side effects of Carisoprodol? Dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur. If any of those effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many of us who use this medicine do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor straight away if you have any serious side effects, including confusion.

A very serious allergy to the current drug is rare. However, get medical help straight away if you notice any significant allergy symptoms, including rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you see any of the other effects listed above in the pre-directory, contact your doctor or pharmacist. What is the Precautions of Carisoprodol? Before taking Carisoprodol 500 mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or meprobamate, tybamate, or mebutamate; or if you have other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Ask your pharmacist for more information. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical records, especially of: a particular blood disease (acute intermittent porphyria), kidney disease, illness, seizures, personal or case history of a substance use disorder (such as excessive use or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Carisoprodol 500mg medicine may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires alertness until you are safely rolling in the grass. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Ask your doctor if you have been using marijuana (cannabis). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you employ (including prescribed medicines, non-prescription medicines, and herbal products). Older adults may also be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially drowsiness, or confusion. These side effects can increase the risk of falling.