What are the most common side effects of CARISOPRODOL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CARISOPRODOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CARISOPRODOL the same as Carisoprodol?

Carisoprodol is a brand name for CARISOPRODOL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CARISOPRODOL

Q: What is CARISOPRODOL used for?

CARISOPRODOL (brand name Carisoprodol) is a Muscle Relaxant indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carisoprodol is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. (1) Limitations of Use Should only be used for acute treatment periods up to two or three weeks ( 1 ).

Q: How does CARISOPRODOL work?

CARISOPRODOL works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of carisoprodol in relieving discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions has not been clearly identified. In animal studies, muscle relaxation induced by carisoprodol is associated with altered interneuronal activity in the spinal cord and in the descending reticular formation of the brain..

Muscle Relaxant

Brand names: Carisoprodol

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of carisoprodol in relieving discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions has not been clearly identified. In animal studies, muscle relaxation induced by carisoprodol is associated with altered interneuronal activity in the spinal cord and in the descending reticular formation of the brain.

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Carisoprodol is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute

painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. (1) Limitations of Use Should only be used for acute treatment periods up to two or three weeks ( 1 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Due to sedative properties, may impair ability to perform hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery (5
Abuse of carisoprodol poses a risk of overdosage which may lead to death, CNS and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures and other disorders [ see Overdosage (10) ]
To reduce the risk of carisoprodol abuse assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Depression

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Insomnia

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

4 Reddit threads analysed for CARISOPRODOL

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

10 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Husband prescribing Carisoprodol for wife. Is it even legal?

So currently I work in a Massachusetts town with lot of MDs somehow. I see an MD prescribing his wife controlled substance (Carisoprodol) and it has been dispensed six times before (Husband was the prescriber) but during covid-19 state of emergency. should I refuse because I don’t feel this is right

r/pharmacy20403y ago

Dispensing narcotic, soma, and BZDs.

I'm a new graduate working for a retail company. A few weeks ago we had a meeting about dispensing narcotics in general. One of the pharmacists there mentioned that some DEA officers audited his store. While there they mentioned that the combination of narcotic pain releaver, Soma (carisoprodol), an

r/pharmacy131610y ago

Soma (Carisoprodol) and Alduous Huxley's Soma from Brave New World

Since Soma happens to be the brand name for carisoprodol in the US, I was curious if there was any relation to the fictional drug, soma, from Brave New World. I doubt that there really is any relation between the two, but I was reading about the abuse potential of carisoprodol being due to its poten

r/pharmacy538y ago

Question regarding prescription drug abuse.

I have a question for those of you practicing or pretty much anyone who can offer any advice. I am a P1 and don't know that much. I'll try to keep this short. My mother has multiple prescriptions from multiple doctors. I am not sure if they interact with each other or not BUT my main concern is that

r/pharmacy1413y ago

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → CARISOPRODOL openFDA label JSON → CARISOPRODOL FAERS adverse-event reports → CARISOPRODOL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CARISOPRODOL

Compare With

4 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral