SOMA Reviews (CARISOPRODOL)Average Rating: 3.6 (263 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SOMA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SOMA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | M | 17 | | 5/31/2001 | 5 | lower back muscle spasm | F | 47 | | 6/2/2001 | 5 | SEVERE FIBROMYALGIA/hip replacement | No odd side effects ever. only blessed pain relief. | I tried many muscle medications attempting to help the with severe muscular issues, from a lifetime of injuries and illness. This is the only medication that actually REACHED my pain and dealt with it well. I have no side effects, and have been taking Soma for 7 YEARS....AND THE SOMA STILL WORKS WELL. I'VE BEEN ON THE SAME DOSAGE for 7 years!! Still works well. Have not changed the dosage or frequency. I Pray someone out there will support NOT TAKING SOMA OFF THE MARKET IN THE U.S. It certainly does much more good than not. AND as for the abusers.....they ruin it for REAL PATIENTS IN REAL PAIN!! | F | 60 | 350 mg 4X day | 9/12/2012 | 5 | back spasms | take two and let the adventure begin | F | 49 | | 8/27/2004 | 5 | before and after back serg | the pain clinic where my serg sent me flat took it away from me without any reason except that it caused problems and that was this past week soma has always worked for me and i am worried what will happen now he gave me a sample of a pill that is to be ok for long term use and i have not used it yet | F | 54 | | 6/30/2002 | 5 | For fun | a huge high. Confusion, dizziness, sleepiness, and slight tremors. Loss of memory momentarilly | If you were dumb like me and take this to get high, be very careful. Take two, and then maybe an hour later take another if you think its necissary> Do not take four in less then 45 minutes, you will have a mild overdose, and may expirience tremors, or maybe even a seizure. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG | F | 15 | | 3/8/2005 | 5 | | 2/13/2007 | 5 | I had lower back pain! | I felt a little dizzy, but good dizzy and relaxed. I felt a little numb too which also felt good! | M | | 7/21/2008 | 4 | low back spasms/pain | I also take celebrex and acetaminophen daily, along with Soma. Not sure if side effects are caused by combination of drugs. I have a lot of bowel issues and other health problems that may be [are] worsened by these drugs. Obviously, Soma does cause drowsiness, but that wears off pretty quickly. It does act as a sleep aid. | I abhor those who abuse prescription drugs, especially the pain meds that so many need to survive. Many drugs cause physical dependence, which is different from addiction, but can have the same net effect. I'm probably physically dependent on the 3 drugs I take. Before a minor accident, I took only Soma during severe back spasm, which typically took 2 weeks of recovery. This went on for 20 years. After my ankle break, I worried about having an episode, living alone & being on the mend. (My episodes were so bad that I'd be unable crawl to the toilet with a broken ankle.) That was 6 1/2 years ago & I've been taking Soma, Celebrex (for arthritis), & acetaminophen daily. This is dangerous. I'm going to find someone to help me get off all of them. We should avoid all drugs/meds as much as possible. Pharmaceuticals kill thousands of people annually in the US. More deaths than from illegal substances! Of the 3 meds I take, Soma is probably the least risky physically. My doctor has refused to write any more Soma scripts, however. I take 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 (of 350 mg dosage) each day. I've tried other relaxers with horrible side effects and a natural anti-inflammatory, with little relief. At 70, I'm not about to abuse Soma! But apparently Celebrex (possibly as dubious as Vioxx!) and acetaminophen are just fine and the careful use of Soma isn't. Honest doctors have the tricky job of dispensing drugs in a culture of abuse, a difficult job, at best. | F | 70 | | 10/25/2009 | 4 | need orgasm | Euphoric, lets me have good orgasm. Used with Cialis works best. | M | 70 | 75mg 1X AN | 10/18/2013 | 4 | muscle spasms in shoulder/low back | none | F | 35 | | 8/6/2002 | 4 | tightness/spasm lower back | some fatigue (although short-lived) plus some heartburn | just taking as needed, not every day | F | 42 | | 11/28/2004 | 4 | Neck/Back Stiffness and Pain | I had none. Does what it is supposed to do: temporarily relaxes muscles and reduces pain. | Soma can be addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms with repeated use. I only use a few times when absolutely necessary and have suffered no withdrawal symptoms | F | 36 | | 3/11/2007 | 4 | Knee muscle spasms | Sleepiness, loopiness, nauseau | It helped the muscle spasms stop. and i don't feel like i will develop an addiction, i'm also on pain meds, a really low dose for my knee(i've had 3 knee surgeries) and it really is helping me. i would not recommend taking this drug for a long time because it is meant for a 3 week period at most. i would recommend only to those who honestly need some pain relief from an injury. Not for 'recreational use' | F | 23 | 350 mg 4X day | 2/22/2013 | 4 | muscle cramps | Lightheaded-sometimes | F | 48 | | 8/21/2006 | 3 | pain | M | 33 | | 1/5/2007 | 3 | 1X day | 9/28/2017 | 3 | | 12/6/2008 | 1 | my EX-husband was | slurr speach, hearing impairment, cant walk, cant stand, memory loss big time, compulsive liar, always feel that you need the medication and it does wonders. its the best thing in the market so he thinks | not knowing that hes lying. the next morning he NEVER remember anything that happen the previous night. its ashame that they have these types of pills on the market and its legal. we went to target and he totally blank out and fell straight to the floor. he needs help BAD but keeop saying that he doesnt need it. he say hes not addicted.so many things happen to him that i can go on and on. he even hallucinate for a whole week.side effects are stomach pains he cannot take, diarrhea, vomitting constantly. and in need of more somas.I RECOMEND THIS TO NO ONE!! please stay away and dont start.ITS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. were no longer married, i tried my best but it just doesnt work. i can only help him when he can help himself. you can never change a person. only if a person is willing to change then you can be there to support them. i can only take so much. all i can do now is pray and hopefully he come to his senses before its too late. GOD PLEASE HEAR MY PRAYERS. | F | 26 | | 11/14/2008 | 1 | back pain | shaking, can't talk, incompetent | My mom has been taking soma for a while now. It's an awful drug. She has chronic back pain and was perscribed this medicin. Now that the doctors have realized she is addicted, they took her off it. But, she orders it online and hides it from my dad and I. She takes an amount that is not healthy and my dad and I can always tell when she's on it. She is shaky, she can't stand or talk. She can't do a single thing. One time she fell flat on her face in the kitchen. It was lucky I was there to pick her up to put her on the couch because she would of been there for an hour. She ended up having bruises all over her face. Please, don't take this drug at any costs. Soma is effecting my family in a horibble way. DON'T TAKE THIS!!! It can ruin a life or family. I hate this drug. | F | | 11/15/2008 |
SOMA (CARISOPRODOL): Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)