Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol could potentially interact with a lot of other medications and precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on carisoprodol, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with carisoprodol. Also, notify your physician regarding any current carisoprodol intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with carisoprodol. Carisoprodol could [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol could be avoided for a safer alternative or used with extreme caution in individuals with history of severe head injury and brain damage. Individuals with history of head injury and brain damage can be at high risk to present with severe depression of brain and associated respiratory and cardiovascular centers with carisoprodol, leading to complications such as, coma, respiratory arrest, dangerous [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain, exacerbation of SOB, and difficulty breathing. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, severely compromised endurance and exercise tolerance, extreme fatigue, and development of seizures. Severe cases might also lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Carisoprodol can sometimes also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation in some individuals. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking carisoprodol as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your physician. This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and self-limiting diarrhea, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and [...]