Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carisoprodol as follows: Do not take carisoprodol, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of carisoprodol or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of carisoprodol. Carisoprodol has strong potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Carisoprodol as follows:   Cardiovascular side-effects Carisoprodol, especially when taken in high doses, carries the risk of depressing the cardiovascular center in the brain, which regulates the heart rate and blood pressure. Consequently, intake of carisoprodol can result in low heart rate and blood pressure. This risk with carisoprodol can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing hypotension and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Carisoprodol as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Carisoprodol use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with carisoprodol can be even high when taken in high doses or when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and gradually changing the [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Carisoprodol as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of carisoprodol needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]