Carisoprodol and diazepam are controlled substances. This means they have addiction potential and can cause withdrawal symptoms if you develop a dependence and stop taking them. You should avoid these medications if you have a personal or family history of substance use disorder.
If you feel that you’re dependent on carisoprodol or diazepam or your prescribed dosage isn’t helping to manage your symptoms, don’t take more than your recommended dosage. Talk with your healthcare provider immediately.
The other prescription muscle relaxants aren’t controlled substances.
Muscle relaxer overdose
Muscle relaxers have a potential for misuse and addiction, especially carisoprodol and diazepam. Prolonged use can lead to increased tolerance and physical dependence.
As most muscle relaxers act as sedatives, some people take muscle relaxers alone or in combination with other drugs for nonmedical reasons to produce or enhance feelings of euphoria and dissociation.
Muscle relaxer misuse can lead to an increased risk of overdose, which can result in:
- Changes in consciousness.
- Hallucinations.
- Seizures.
- Respiratory depression.
- Cardiac arrest.
- Coma.
- Death.
Seek immediate medical attention if you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of an overdose.