Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Carisoprodol as follows:
General allergic reactions
- Carisoprodol use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with carisoprodol, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
Addiction and withdrawal
- Carisoprodol has strong potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use and/or in individuals with history of substance/drug abuse. Individuals on sudden withdrawal from carisoprodol, especially after prolonged use or use in high doses, can present with unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, such as, listlessness, lack of energy, exacerbation of depressive symptoms and anxiety in individuals with history, agitation, sleep disturbances, confusion, appetite changes, delusions, hallucinations, mania, rebound bad muscle spasms, and seizures. Discontinuation on carisoprodol use must be slow and gradual, using tapering doses, and only on your physician recommendation.
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Individuals can present with stomach upset and self-limiting diarrhea due to carisoprodol intake. Observe compliance with fluid, electrolyte, and nutrition intake, as recommended. If stomach upset and diarrhea are uncontrolled, report to your physician immediately for further recommendations.
