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Soma 350 mg - 30 Tabs $50
Soma 350 mg - 90 Tabs $70
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Soma 350 mg - 30 Tabs $55
Soma 350 mg - 90 Tabs $75 |
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Drug Uses
Soma is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle
spasms due to strain and sprain.
How Taken
Soma is taken orally. The usual adult dosage of 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 Soma with food, or with milk,
to minimize the likelihood that you will suffer an upset stomach as a result
of taking the medication.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Soma if you have acute intermittent porphyria. Before taking
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
Soma will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Soma without first talking to
your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Soma passes
into breast milk. Do not take Soma without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby. Soma is not approved for use in children younger
than 12 years of age.
Missed Dose
If you miss a 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 Soma dose to catch
up.
Possible Side Effects
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
Soma. Severe reactions have been manifested by asthmatic episodes, fever,
weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, hypotension, and
anaphylactoid shock.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Soma overdose include low
blood pressure (weakness, fainting, confusion), decreased breathing, and
unconsciousness.
More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. 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 Soma.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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