Are there any special dietary instructions when taking carisoprodol?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Carisoprodol (Soma, Soprodal, Vanadom) may cause an upset stomach, so it's usually a good idea to take it with food or milk. You shouldn't drink alcohol while taking carisoprodol: The drug, which is a muscle relaxant, can make you drowsy, and alcohol can worsen this side effect.

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