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A member asked:

5 months pregnant and took a soma (carisoprodol) for muscle spasm. will it harm my baby?

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One will likely not,: but the preferred muscle relaxant during pregnancy is cyclobenzaprine. Avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs (unless your obstetrician prescribes aspirin for certain medical conditions). Talk to your obstetrician.

Answered 8/21/2014

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