carisoprodol

Carisoprodol, which was approved for medical use in 1959, “is a muscle relaxer that blocks pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.”(drugs.com). Besides, this medication is indicated for the treatment of “skeletal muscle conditions”, and is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. According to drugs.com, Carisoprodol causes drowsiness and headache. It may, however, cause convulsions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of coordination – All of which require immediate medical care. Bear in mind that you should tell your doctor before using this medication if you’ve ever had a seizure, liver / kidney disease or if you have a condition called “porphyria”, which is “a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system”. It is also worth noting that Carisoprodol can cause addiction or even death when misused. It is actually still not known whether this medication can affect the fetus. Therefore, you should tell your doctor beforehand if you are pregnant or if you’re planning a pregnancy anytime soon. You also need to let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding, considering Carisoprodol can pass into breast milk.