What is aspirin and carisoprodol?
Aspirin is in a class of drugs called salicylates. Aspirin works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. It is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to the brain.
The combination of aspirin and carisoprodol is used, along with rest and physical therapy, to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions.
Aspirin and carisoprodol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about aspirin and carisoprodol?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Aspirin and carisoprodol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking aspirin and carisoprodol. Also, in combination with aspirin, alcohol can be damaging to the stomach.
Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or bloody vomit. This could indicate damage to the stomach.
Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed. If the pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aspirin and carisoprodol?
Do not take aspirin and carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you have acute intermittent porphyria.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take aspirin and carisoprodol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It is not known whether aspirin and carisoprodol will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take aspirin and carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether aspirin and carisoprodol passes into breast milk. Do not take aspirin and carisoprodol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Aspirin and carisoprodol is not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. Also, do not use any medication that contains aspirin to treat a child or teenager who has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox without first talking to a doctor. In children younger than 20 years of age, aspirin may increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but often fatal condition.