Carisoprodol: What Is Carisoprodol


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What is carisoprodol?


Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

Carisoprodol is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Carisoprodol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.



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Last updated: November 14, 2007

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