The Use of Soma

Soma falls under the category of a muscle relaxant and is intended to relieve stiffness and pain in muscle spasms due to sprains and strains.

How to Take Soma

Soma is an oral capsule. The common adult dosage of soma would be a 350mg tablet and is taken three times a day. This prescription is not intended to be used by children under the age of 12. Soma is best taken with food or milk in order to reduce the potential for an upset stomach.

Common Warnings and Precautions

Avoid taking Soma if you suffer from acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Soma, inform your doctor of any kidney or liver disease you may have. Issues such as this may necessitate taking a much lower dose. It is not known what effect Soma may have on pregnant women so women who are pregnant or nursing need to discuss taking Soma carefully with their doctor.

Missing a Dose

Upon missing a Soma dose, it is recommended to take the next dose within an hour. If you do not remember you missed a dose until later in the day, take the regular dosage at its normal time. Do not try to take twice the dosage as this could prove harmful.

Storage

Somas always need to be stored at proper room temperature which would be 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Ensure that the capsules the somas are kept in remains tightly closed.

Possible Side Effects

Soma might cause dizziness, vertigo, tremors, anxiety, irritability, headaches, depressive episodes, and insomnia. Allergic reactions may also occur and would first be visible within the first to fourth dosage. Rashes on the skin, pruritus, eosinophilia, fixed drug eruption with cross reaction to meprobamate, erythema and multiforme have also been reported due to taking Soma. Severe reactions along the lines of edema, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock have also been reported.

Overdose

It is vital to seek emergency care if you have experienced a Soma overdose. The symptoms of such an overdose can include low blood pressure, respiratory distress, and a loss of consciousness.

Additional Information

Always employ great caution when handling heavy machinery, driving, or taking part in hazardous duties when using Soma as the prescription can cause significant drowsiness or dizziness. Be wary of using alcohol when taking soma as this can greatly increase dizziness or drowsiness.