Before using Carisoprodol
Some medical conditions may interact with Carisoprodol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
* if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, prostate problems, or seizures
* if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Carisoprodol . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
* Benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), opioid analgesics (eg, hydrocodone), sodium oxybate (GHB), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because severe drowsiness and prolonged sleep may occur
* Fluvoxamine, meprobamate, or omeprazole because they may increase the risk of Carisoprodol ’s side effects
* Rifampin or St. John’s wort because they may decrease Carisoprodol ’s effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Carisoprodol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
