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What is the most important information I should know about
soma?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. soma may cause dizziness or
drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these
activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while you are taking soma. |
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soma is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking
nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. |
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soma is used, along with rest and physical therapy,
to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions. |
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soma may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
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Who should not take soma?
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Do not take soma if you have acute intermittent
porphyria. |
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Before taking soma, tell your doctor if you have kidney or
liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during
your therapy. |
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It is not known whether soma will harm an unborn baby. Do
not take soma without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant. |
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It is also not known whether soma passes into breast milk.
Do not take soma without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. |
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soma is not approved for use in children younger than 12
years of age. |
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Take soma exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to
explain them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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The maximum amount of soma you should take in one day is
1,400 mg (4 tablets). |
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Store soma at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your
next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this
medication. Try to keep your doses at least 4 hours apart. |
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What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of a soma overdose include low blood pressure (weakness,
fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and unconsciousness. |
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What should I avoid while taking soma?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. soma may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If
you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while you are taking soma. |
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What are the possible side effects of soma?
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking soma and seek emergency medical attention: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); |
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paralysis (loss of feeling) or extreme weakness; |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take soma and talk to your doctor if you experience |
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drowsiness or dizziness; |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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What other drugs will affect soma?
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Many drugs can increase the effects of soma, which can lead
to heavy sedation. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if
you are taking any of the following medicines: |
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antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),
chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin, others), azatadine (Optimine),
clemastine (Tavist), and many others; |
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narcotics (pain killers) such as meperidine (Demerol), morphine (MS
Contin, MSIR, others), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet), hydrocodone (Lorcet,
Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet, Percodan), fentanyl (Duragesic), and
codeine (Fiorinal, Fioricet, Tylenol #3, others); |
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sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal), amobarbital (Amytal),
and secobarbital (Seconal); |
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phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),
mesoridazine (Serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), prochlorperazine (Compazine),
thioridazine (Mellaril), and trifluoperazine (Stelazine); or |
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antidepressants such as doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil),
nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil),
sertraline (Zoloft), phenelzine (Nardil), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with
soma. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines. |
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Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has more information about soma written for
health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of
children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed |
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