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Carisoprodol dependence: a case report

R M Morse, L Chua

    The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Carisoprodol, a drug with central nervous system effects, has not been previously recognized as dependence-producing. This case highlights a woman with prior drug addiction who developed carisoprodol dependence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Neuroscience
    • Addiction Medicine

    Background:

    • Carisoprodol is known for its central nervous system effects, similar to meprobamate.
    • Previous literature has not identified carisoprodol as a drug that causes dependence.

    Observation:

    • This report details a case of a female patient with a history of polysubstance abuse.
    • The patient developed a dependence on carisoprodol.

    Findings:

    • Carisoprodol can be a dependence-producing drug.
    • Individuals with a history of addiction may be at higher risk for carisoprodol dependence.

    Implications:

    • This finding necessitates a re-evaluation of carisoprodol's potential for abuse and dependence.

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  • Clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing carisoprodol, especially to patients with a history of substance use disorders.
  • Further research into the neurobiological mechanisms of carisoprodol dependence is warranted.