Generic Soma
Generic Soma Uses

Generic Soma is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and discomfort due to strain and sprain.

How is Generic Soma Taken

Generic Soma is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of Generic Soma is one 350 mg tablet, three times daily and at bedtime. Usage in patients under age 12 is not recommended. It is recommended that you take Generic Soma with food, or with milk, to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result of taking Generic Soma.

Generic Soma Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Generic Soma if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking Generic Soma, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may need a lower dose or special monitoring during your therapy. It is not known whether Generic Soma will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Generic Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Generic Soma passes into breast milk. Do not take Generic Soma without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Generic Soma is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.

Missed Generic Soma Dose

If you miss a Generic Soma dose, take it as soon as remembered if it is within an hour or so. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not 'double-up' the Generic Soma dose to catch up.

Possible Generic Soma Side Effects

Generic Soma may cause dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, tremor, agitation, irritability, headache, depressive reactions, syncope, and insomnia. Allergic or idiosyncratic reactions occasionally develop. They are usually seen within the period of the first to fourth dose in patients having had no previous contact with the drug. Skin rash, erythema multiforme, pruritus, eosinophilia, and fixed drug eruption with cross reaction to meprobamate have been reported with Generic Soma. Severe reactions have been manifested by asthmatic episodes, fever, weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock.

Generic Soma Storage

Store Generic Soma at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Dispense in a tight container.

Generic Soma Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Generic Soma overdose include low blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and unconsciousness.

More Generic Soma Information

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Generic Soma may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Generic Soma.

Disclaimer

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