Soma Precautions

Before taking Soma,

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Soma, meprobamate (Equanil, Meprospan, Miltown, Neuramate), or any other drugs.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for allergies, coughs, or colds; muscle relaxants; sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Soma, call your doctor.
• You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Soma affects you.
• Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.