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Generic: ASA/carisoprodol/codeine View All Brands Soma Compound with Codeine, ASA/Carisoprodol/Codeine Phosphate A skeletal muscle relaxant combination - This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin or heparin methotrexate This medicine may also interact with the following medications: alcohol or medicines that contain alcohol ammonium chloride antacids antihistamines barbiturates, like phenobarbital ethyl alcohol medicines for depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions medicines for diabetes medicines for gout or arthritis medicines for pain medicines for sleep NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine probenecid steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone sulfinpyrazone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain. You may develop tolerance to the medicine. Tolerance means that you will need a higher dose of the medicine for pain relief. Tolerance is normal and is expected if you take the medicine for a long time. Do not suddenly stop taking it because you may develop a severe reaction. Your body becomes used to the medicine. This does NOT mean you are addicted. Addiction is a behavior related to getting and using a drug for a non- medical reason. If your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Too much aspirin can be very dangerous. Do not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin with this medicine. Many non- prescription medicines contain aspirin. Always read the labels carefully. If you are less than 15 years of age and have the chicken pox, flu, or other infection like the common cold, talk to your doctor. Do not use the medicine if you are a teenager or child that may have a viral infection. This medicine may cause constipation. Try to have a bowel movement at least every 2 to 3 days. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your doctor or health care professional.
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