Carisoprodol/Aspirin (By Mouth)

Aspirin (AS-pir-in), Carisoprodol (kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole)

Treats muscle spasms, pain, and stiffness.

Brand Name(s):

Soma Compound
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to carisoprodol, meprobamate (Miltown®, Equagesic®), or aspirin. You should not use if you have bleeding disorders, porphyria, or active ulcers. This compound should not be given to children or teenagers with fever or flu symptoms unless approved by a physician.

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
• You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.

If a dose is missed:

• Take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
• If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Keep your tablets at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
• Keep all medicine away from children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking blood-thinners (Coumadin®) or MAO inhibitors such as Nardil®, Marplan®, or Parnate® while taking this medicine.
• Avoid drinking alcohol.
• Avoid taking medicines that may make you sleepy such as tranquilizers, sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicines, or narcotic pain-killers.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Carisoprodol may make you drowsy. Be careful while driving a car or operating machinery.
• To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a lying or sitting position.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Severe drowsiness
• Skin rash , hives, itching, or swelling
• Blood in the stool or bloody vomit
• Ringing in the ears
• Slow heartbeat
• Trouble breathing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Restlessness

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.