Question 1

can long term use of carisoprodol cause insomnia? this is not for me. a friend has been taking it for 3 yrs & has serious insomnia. she has d.d.d.

Accepted Answer

Yes,: It is also called Soma (carisoprodol) and is used for back pain , it can cause withdrawal symptoms and insomnia if it has been used for long time.

Question 2

urgent: accidental double dose of adderall, what should she do? could she use a soma? apologies ahead of time for lack of info. will update as needed..

my sister in law is on adderall for add (i think). she is currently sitting down on the floor doing de

Accepted Answer

She : She should not try to treat herself if she accidentally overdosed.  Please call your poison center and discuss this with them and get their recommendations.  If she is having symptoms she should be seen.

Question 3

since soma (carisoprodol) is a prodrug, will drinking white grapefruit juice reduce the efficacy of it, since it uses enzymes to turn it to it's active metabolite?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It is not clear how much effect of Soma (carisoprodol) is due to Carisoprodol and how much to its active mebolite meprobamate. Grapefruit juice would increase the effect of Carisoprodol even if it does decrease conversion to meprobamate.

Question 4

i was just prescribed meloxicam& somas (carisoprodol) for tendinitis in my shoulder. i have almost quit crystal meth but occasionally use.can i take the meloxicam?

Accepted Answer

No Soma (carisoprodol): Soma (carisoprodol) is habituating and do not  start  it. Meloxicam is safe from addiction. You need an evalution,  physical therapy with exerciseand non-narcotic therapy.

Question 5

is it ok to take soma  amiben  norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and use sublimate patches too?

Accepted Answer

Hard question: But if you naive to these drugs it would be a really bad choice to take them.  This is a "generic" answer only.  These are all sedating and habituating and have additive effects.  This combination is usually only seen for palliative treatment for terminal and painful illness and improper use would only hasten that.  I don't know your situation and don't presume to question.

Question 6

is it safe to take norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and soma? what are the interactions between these two drugs. i got prescription from dentist for norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and use soma for my back. safe?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Soma is a very poor muscle relaxant meant for short term use only. It's metabolites are barbiturates , which cause sedation as well as withdrawal. Combine the sedative effects from Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) with the Soma  and it may cause increased sedation which could have serious side effects. You should alert you pcp that you are taking these two drugs prescribed by two different providers.

Question 7

what is carisoprodol for?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxant: Carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.

Question 8

please describe the medication: carisoprodol?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxant: It is a muscle relaxant used for muscle pain or spasms.  Brand name is soma (carisoprodol).

Question 9

what if 14 carisoprodol 350mg were taken at once?

Accepted Answer

Overdose of Soma: If you are having thoughts about killing yourself, please be seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you.  If need be, you can call 911 for emergency services &amp; they can provide transport. You can call the National Suicide hotline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255.

Question 10

what is duo flex carisoprodol/diclofenaco used for?

Accepted Answer

Multiple uses: pain, usually secondary to muscle pain or spasm.

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A member asked:

Can long term use of carisoprodol cause insomnia? this is not for me. a friend has been taking it for 3 yrs & has serious insomnia. she has d.d.d.

A member asked:

Urgent: accidental double dose of adderall, what should she do? could she use a soma? apologies ahead of time for lack of info. will update as needed.. my sister in law is on adderall for add (i think). she is currently sitting down on the floor doing de

A member asked:

Since soma (carisoprodol) is a prodrug, will drinking white grapefruit juice reduce the efficacy of it, since it uses enzymes to turn it to it's active metabolite?

A member asked:

I was just prescribed meloxicam& somas (carisoprodol) for tendinitis in my shoulder. i have almost quit crystal meth but occasionally use.can i take the meloxicam?

A member asked:

Is it ok to take soma amiben norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and use sublimate patches too?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and soma? what are the interactions between these two drugs. i got prescription from dentist for norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) and use soma for my back. safe?

A member asked:

What is carisoprodol for?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: carisoprodol?

A member asked:

What if 14 carisoprodol 350mg were taken at once?

A member asked:

What is duo flex carisoprodol/diclofenaco used for?

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