When treating muscle spasms with
Soma® (
carisoprodol), there is only one standard dosage, regardless of your age or weight. The recommended starting dosage of Soma is one tablet (of either strength, 250 mg
Soma tablets or 350 mg Soma tablets) three times a day and at bedtime.
Soma is intended to be used for a maximum of two to three weeks at a time. This should be enough time to allow any muscle injury or damage to heal. If you feel that the problem has not improved after two or three weeks, check with your healthcare provider. You may have an ongoing problem that needs to be treated differently.
For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed; do not adjust your dose without your healthcare provider's approval. Soma can cause significant drowsiness. Your healthcare provider may recommend that you take Soma only at night, especially if you need to be alert during the day.
(Click Soma Dosage for more information on using Soma for treating muscle spasms. This article also describes tips on safely and effectively using this muscle relaxant.)
