Carisoprodol Usage & Dosage
Side Effects
Carisoprodol may interact with other drugs or medical conditions. Some of the common, minor and rare side effects are given below -
- • nausea
- • vomiting
- • stomach upset
- • facial flushing
- • headache
- • vertigo
- • agitation
- • tremor
- • paresthesia
- • irritability
- • depression
- • postural hypotension
- • fainting
- • weakness
- • loss of balance and coordination
- • impairment of visual accommodation
- • tachycardia
However, the side effects can be physiological or psychological. Some of the psychological side effects are -
- • disorientation
- • slow thinking
- • dizziness
- • obtunded
- • drowsiness
- • sedation
- • confusion
- • lack of comprehension
- • drunken behavior
- • coma
Some of the physiological side effects are -
- • ataxia
- • nystagmus
- • loss of balance and coordination
- • sluggish movements
- • slurred speech
- • bloodshot eyes
- • tremor
- • sleeping problem CNS depression
Side Effects by Body System
Nervous system
These types of side effects are common. Some of the nervous system side effects are drowsiness and sedation. It has been reported that many motor vehicle accidents are associated with the use of Carisoprodol as this medicine can cause dizziness, headache, agitation, insomnia etc. If this medicine is taken with alcohol then abusive situation can be occurred. So do not take alcohol with this medicine. Extraction signs have been reported after abrupt cessation of Carisoprodol. It is because of the dependency on the meprobamate metabolite. These symptoms may include -
- • restlessness
- • anxiety
- • tremor
- • depression
- • insomnia
- • nausea abdominal pain
- • agitation
- • sweating
- • seizures (very rare)
Hypersensitivity
Some of the hypersensitivity effects caused by Carisoprodol are
- • rash
- • pruritus
- • erythema multiforme
- • asthma (rare)
- • fever (rare)
- • hypotension (rare)
- • anaphylaxis (rare)
Gastrointestinal
Some of the gastrointestinal symptoms include
- • nausea
- • vomiting
- • hiccups
- • epigastric distress.
Cardiovascular
Some of the cardiovascular effects are -
- • tachycardia
- • hypotension
- • postural hypotension
- • facial flushing.
Oncologic
Some of the reported oncologic side effects are -
- • mutagenicity
- • clastogenicity
Medicine interactions
Alcohol increases the mutilation of physical abilities produced by Carisoprodol. Alcohol also increases dizziness, euphoria, agitation, and confusion. This drug also affects the performance. Carisoprodol manufacturers advise that patients who are taking this drug should avoid driving as it may impair the physical or the mental abilities required to do so.
What are the drugs which may affect Carisoprodol?
Carisoprodol can be affected by many drugs. If you are taking any medicine then tell your physician about the prescribed medicines you are taking. Such medicines may include herbal products, vitamins, minerals, and drugs. Never start a new medication without discussing your doctor.