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Comparing Carisoprodol

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Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant; however, its use is limited by its potential for dependence, sedative effects, and short-lasting duration of action requiring multiple doses per day. Prescribed for... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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8.8
228 Reviews

For Muscle Spasm: I take Carisoprodol. It helps a good deal with my back pain. I also take it with Acetaminophen w/Codeine #3 which also helps a good deal.

9

For Muscle Spasm: Makes me feel like I have a hangover the next morning.. helps make me sleep very well.

9

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, and sedated state.

See the full carisoprodol side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 4 tablet
Dosage 350 mg
Per Unit* $1.51
Cost* $6.05

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Soma

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

CSA Schedule**

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4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 741 drugs are known to interact with carisoprodol:

  • 129 major drug interactions (911 brand and generic names)
  • 611 moderate drug interactions (3704 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of carisoprodol such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 09, 1959

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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