Soma (carisoprodol) is intended for people that injured their muscle as a result of sprain or strain. It is usually recommended in combination with physical therapy and plenty of rest. Being allergic to this medicine in the past is a contraindication for taking this medicine, as you are most likely to experience the same reaction again, or it may be even more severe than before. To avoid this kind of consequences make sure you know exactly which medicine you have been allergic to in the past. If you are not completely sure, your health care provider may want to do some additional tests to provide for your safety and efficiency of Soma. If you are currently taking any other drugs, especially for allergies of cough, tranquilizers, sedatives or muscle relaxants, make sure your health care provider knows about it. In that case additional tests may be required to make sure this medicine is completely safe for your health and no interactions will occur. Your health care provider is supposed to know your full medical history, as well as about any drugs you are taking at the moment. Report to your doctor any cough and cold medicines, drugs intended for the treatment of allergies, as well as vitamins, sedatives, tranquilizers or sleeping pills. Make sure you mention everything you know to provide for the maximum efficiency of your treatment. Soma has been reported to cause certain side effects that in some cases may intensify or change in some way. The following side effects are most likely to be short-lived and do not need to be reported to your health care provider, unless they interfere with your life: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, skin rash, vomiting, or an upset stomach.
