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Soma

Common applications

Soma is designed to treat pain and stiffness in the muscles, as well as the effects of spasms and traumas.

Precautions

Soma is meant to be taken orally, with the standard dosage being one 350mg tablet for an adult, taken three times a day and once again before going to bed. Children under the age of 12 should not use this medication. It's important to take it with either food or milk, to minimize the risk of your stomach becoming upset as a result from the drug's effects.

Warnings

Patients with acute intermittent porphyria must not use the medication. If you have a kidney or liver disease, make sure you tell your doctor about it. It may not warrant stopping the therapy completely, but you may need your dosages to be adjusted. Soma's effects on pregnant women have not been studied, and thus it's inadvisable for women in their pregnancy to use it. Breastfeeding is also out of the question, as it is not known if the drug passes into breast milk.

Missed doses

Missing a Soma dose is not fatal, just take it as soon as you remember - provided you remember at most one hour after the time mark. Otherwise, just skip the dose and remember to take the next one. Do not take an extra dose to compensate for the missed one, this will most likely harm you and will not produce any beneficial effects.

Side effects

Soma has been known to cause dizziness, irritation, vertigo, insomnia, agitation, mild depression, and syncope. On some occasions, patients have developed allergic reactions. Those usually manifest themselves within four or five dosages of the drug without having a prior contact with it.

Using Soma alongside meprobamate can be dangerous, as studies have shown adverse side effects from the combination of the two, reaching even asthmatic episodes, weakness and loss of consciousness. In the case of some of the more extreme, side effects, it's advised to seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Keep Soma in a dry, cool place, away from exposure to direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the medication away from children and pets.

Overdose

An overdose of Soma will induce symptoms such as low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and even unconsciousness. It can be extremely dangerous and should be treated by a professional physician immediately.

Final notes

The drug may interfere with your ability to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. Refrain from such actions until its effects have passed. You may become drowsy or unable to concentrate. Alcohol may exaggerate these effects, so consume it responsibly while you're treating yourself with Soma.

Disclaimer

The information provided here is not meant to replace a professional opinion on your health. Always consult a doctor before treating yourself with a medication like Soma and never administrate your own treatment. The information in this article is meant to give you general directions in choosing your treatment, but do not conclude your research with it - take your time to study the effects of the drug well before deciding to use it.