|
|
What side effects can this medication cause?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your
doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Fainting; fast heartbeat; fever; hive-like swellings (large) on face, eyelids, mouth, lips, and/or t
ongue; mental depression; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing; skin rash, hives, itching, or redness; slow heartbeat (methocarbamol injection only); sting
ing or burning of eyes; stuffy nose and red or bloodshot eyes
|
Overdose
A severe overdose of Soma can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.
Symptoms of Soma overdose may include:
- Breathing difficulty, coma, shock, stupor
|
What special precautions should I follow?
Tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Epilepsy¡XConvulsions may be more likely to occur if methocarbamol is given by injection
- Kidney disease or
-
Liver disease or
- Allergies, history of, or
- Blood disease caused by an allergy or reaction to any other medicine, history of, or
- Drug abuse or dependence, or history of, or
-
Porphyria¡XDepending on which of the Soma you take, the chance of side effects may be increased; your doctor can choose a muscle relaxant that is less likely to cause problems
|
|
|
|
What is this medicine
Why is this medication prescribed?
Soma, 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.
|
Before Taking This Medicine
Children¡XStudies with the Soma have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of these medicines in children with use in other age groups. However, Soma and
chlorzoxazone have been used in children. They have not been reported to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults.
|
How to Use
Soma comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken three times daily and at bedtime. It may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask
your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Soma exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
|
|
