Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant used for short-term relief of painful muscle spasms. It works by depressing nerve activity in the central nervous system.
Main benefits:
Relieves acute muscle pain and spasms
Helps improve mobility when combined with rest and physical therapy
Useful for short-term musculoskeletal conditions
Main side effects:
Drowsiness and dizziness
Sedation
Headache
Poor coordination
Nausea
Carisoprodol is typically prescribed for short-term use due to the risk of dependence, abuse, and withdrawal.