Soma-carisoprodol

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Hi Fabian,

Here is some side-effect info on Soma plus warnings. Since you're in

Germany, you might have good access to Kava as a supplement. It is a

calmative, and has been used widely in Germany. Here in the USA,

there have been warnings about it's use beecause of liver damage, I

think - but then the Food and Drug Administration got involved and

made it less potent. I used the " real stuff " - Kava, the beverage,

while in the Fiji Islands, and assuming you can get the real stuff

(and strong) it does calm one down considerably, no " stoned " feeling,

does not impair walking, other muscle movements, thinking, speaking,

etc. Be real careful about driving with any of this. ~ Gretchen

Soma - Carisoprodol

SIDE EFFECTS

Central Nervous System: Drowsiness and other CNS effects may require

dosage reduction. Also observed: dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, tremor,

agitation, irritability, headache, depressive reactions, syncope, and

insomnia. (See WARNINGS: Idiosyncratic Reactions.)

Allergic or Idiosyncratic: 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 carisoprodol. Severe reactions have been manifested by

asthmatic episodes, fever, weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema,

smarting eyes, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock. (See WARNINGS:

Idiosyncratic Reactions.)

In case of allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to carisoprodol,

discontinue the drug and initiate appropriate symptomatic therapy,

which may include epinephrine, antihistamines, and in severe cases

corticosteroids. In evaluating possible allergic reactions, also

consider allergy to excipients (information on excipients is

available to physicians on request).

Cardiovascular: Tachycardia, postural hypotension, and facial

flushing.

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/carisop_ad.htm

WARNINGS

Idiosyncratic Reactions: On very rare occasions, the first dose of

carisoprodol has been followed by idiosyncratic symptoms appearing

within minutes or hours. Symptoms reported include: extreme weakness,

transient quadriplegia, dizziness, ataxia, temporary loss of vision,

diplopia, mydriasis, dysarthria, agitation, euphoria, confusion, and

disorientation. Symptoms usually subside over the course of the next

several hours. Supportive and symptomatic therapy, including

hospitalization, may be necessary.

Usage in Pregnancy and Lactation: Safe usage of this drug in

pregnancy or lactation has not been established. Therefore, use of

this drug in pregnancy, in nursing mothers, or in women of

childbearing potential requires that the potential benefits of the

drug be weighed against the potential hazards of the mother and

child. Carisoprodol is presenting breast milk of lactating mothers at

concentrations two to four times that of maternal plasma. This factor

should be taken into account when use of the drug is contemplated in

breast-feeding patients.

Use in Children: Because of limited clinical experience, carisoprodol

is not recommended for use in patients under 12 years of age.

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