Carisoprodol and Naproxen available online from US Pharmacies. FDA Approved

If you’ve recently suffered a strain, sprain, or other injury that causes pain and stiffness in the skeletal muscles, it’s likely you’ve received prescriptions for Carisoprodol and naproxen, two potent drugs that work together to relieve the effects of injuries to muscle tissue.

Any time you are taking a combination of drugs, Carisoprodol and naproxen included, it is very important to be aware of the drug interactions and side effects these drugs may trigger. All drugs produce side effects to some degree and, when used in combination, the likelihood and severity of these side effects are likely to increase.

Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant marketed under the brand name Soma. As a relaxing agent, feelings of dizziness and drowsiness may occur. Impaired coordination is also a possibility.

Be aware that an increased heartbeat, vomiting, headache, and skin rash can also occur when taking Soma. These symptoms may diminish over time but seek immediate medical attention if you experience breathing difficulties, weakness, burning in the eyes, and fever.

Naproxen is prescribed to alleviate the pain caused by injury or damage to the skeletal system, including various forms of arthritis. It is in the class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and, as such, can have dangerous, even fatal, side effects.

Anyone taking a NSAID is at increased risk of having a stroke or heart attack. These events can happen with no advance warning signs. If you experience numbness, tingling, or weakness on one side of the body or in the left arm; slurred speech; or shortness of breath while taking any NSAID, seek immediate medical care.

While taking Carisoprodol and naproxen together seems to pose no excessive risk to the patient, naproxen does not mix well with many other drugs, prescription or otherwise. It is critically important to notify your prescribing physician of all medications and alternative remedies taken for any reason.

The full pain-relieving effects of naproxen may not be apparent for up to a week after beginning treatment. Do not increase dosage to speed relief. This can lead to dangerous side effects.

All NSAIDs are likely to produce adverse abdominal symptoms and are best taken with food. Drinking alcohol is likely to increase the risk of adverse effects of naproxen and is not advised.

Naproxen is available in nonprescription formulas but the risks involved in taking these lower-dosage formulas are just as serious. The most commonly available nonprescription formula of naproxen is sold under the brand name Aleve.

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