SOMA Reviews (CARISOPRODOL)

Average Rating: 3.6 (263 Ratings)

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 SKELETAL MUSCLE HYPERACTIVITY    DEA Schedule IV   

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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)

  

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Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

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DATE ADDED
 
 5  For lower back pain. Sleepiness, relaxed, Great relief, helped my pain very good. its the greatest medicine to treat pain.... it has worked very good for me... M 25 1 months
350mg 2X day
12/17/2011
 3  Two back surgeries in four months. Mild headache, extreme hunger, euphoria, blurred vision. being a recovering alcoholic, I knew there was a reason I liked this drug, it containes a barbiturate. I started taking one at a time, then when I took two, I was in a slight coma. I am now down to 1/2 in morning 1/2 at night since my doctor has cut me off. I will say it worked, but, maybe, a bit too much. I did also gain around 15lbs cuz of the extreme munchies. I will miss it, but, I know I need to move on. F 53 6 months
350 4X day
12/12/2011
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 1  Cervical Dystonia I felt like I had an "out of the body" experience. I remember walking downstairs from my bedroom and wondering later how I got there. This drug did something to my mind at that time and I decided to never go on it again. I had a bad experience with just one dose of Soma and never went back on it (see Side Effects). Some people call the "coma-like" state it can induce, "Soma Coma". I don't plan on ever taking it again due to my negative experience. M 49 1 days
250 MG 1X day
10/25/2011
 4  Herniated Disc in Neck Tiredness, Dizziness Soma worked very well for the first few months, then I built up a tolerance. My muscle spasms would be so bad it would cause my neck to flare up causing severe nerve pain. Soma would help the muscles relax so the neck pain would not flare up. I stopped taking this right before my surgery, and after my surgery my surgeon put me on a different medication. It wasn't working as well by that time anyway. If you do take this medication be sure you do not drive, especially for the first few times and also if you are taking any pain medication with it. F 24 4 months
350mg 1X day
10/23/2011
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 5  carpel tunnel,neck spasms I fall asleep about a half hour after taking it.I cannot take it during the day.It has helped my arm and neck tremendously. F 35 7 days
350 mg 2X day
9/26/2011
 3  Subluxated spinal injury I took this once last night around 9:30. It is now 9 a.m. and I am light headed and dizzy, I keep falling asleep sitting up, my head feels very heavy and it's hard to keep my eyes open. On top of that I have the worst headache. Drunk and hungover at the same time is the only way I know to describe it. Sadly, I kept waking up over and over last night for no reason other than I felt like I was falling off the bed. When I got out of bed I was actually afraid to walk through my own house. Not because of running into something or stumbling but a "little kid, nightmare" kind of fear. It was extremely abnormal. IF I EVER take it again, I'm going to cut it into 4 pieces and try that. IF I EVER take it again F 33 1 days
350 mg 1X day
9/23/2011
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 5  fibromyalgia Very sleepy after taking it, so I have to take it before bed. Some mouth dryness. This is the first med I've ever taken that actually helps with my fibromyalgia! If I take one pill before bed I sleep well and wake up with very little pain. However, during a fibro flare the pain will come back after I'm awake for a couple hours. I don't get any of the "high" feeling others describe because it just puts me to sleep. I notice that I can't fall asleep without it anymore, so I don't know if I'm becoming dependant on it or not, but I have no desire to take it during the day. F 37 6 months
350MG 1X day
9/12/2011
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 1  upper back pain I couldn't walk, I felt in a cloud for 20 hours, hallucinated, will never take it again. This is my experience only. I take flexeril 10mg 3x daily and I love it!!! Just body chemistry and genes, I guess I flushed all mine down the toilet and glad i did it. There are only two people i can think of i would want to feel like that, haha F 56 1 times
350mg 3X day
9/3/2011
 5  Migraines/Daily tension headaches Slight sleepiness. I was prescribed this drug once per day, at bedtime. So, the slight sleepiness it caused me was actually welcomed. I was taking Flexeril 3X daily to keep me loose during the day. It was a little hard to function doing that, but a lot better than debilitating headaches! I did not find the Soma to cause any "euphoria" or "giddiness" for me. It just helped the pain. had to stop due to pregnancy, hoping to re-start after weaning baby from the breast. F 33 2 months
250mg 1X day
7/8/2011
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 5  back surgery Fell asleep quickly and become light headed if I don't fall asleep Took after my back surgery and really helped with the combination of perks that I got from the hospital after surgery. For the people with all the negative effects from it make sure you read ALL the side effects so you know what you might be in store for and if you have any call your doctor ASAP. This is a VERY powerful drug with MAJOR side effects and yes it is possible you can die but that is very rare but can happen and it can be VERY addictive so take with caution...this information is not from some normal person I am a RN that works at a hospital. Please don't abuse this drug which most deaths from this drug is because of the toxicity of this drug and mixing it with alcohol which is the worse thing you could do so DON'T DO IT!!! Again it's a good drug to relieve some things but can be very dangerous so take with caution and make sure you know all the possible side effects before taking. Hope this helps. M 21 2 months
350 MG 3X day
5/11/2011
 4  neck sprain insomnia I have noticed that Soma makes most people drowsy and when my husband had to take it, he was asleep within 20 minutes. It has the opposite effect on me, I seem to be only able to sleep about 3 hours at a time. It does help relieve the muscle tightness in my neck, but no feelings of being "high", etc. F 47 1 weeks
350mg 2X day
3/16/2011
 5   I experienced no side effects whatsoever , other than a little tiredness on a 350 mg dose I had major pain following foot surgery , mainly on most of my toes ( hammertoe and bunions ) on both feet ,possibly nerve related post surgical syndrone and had tried darvon and fiorinal with limited success . I also had 60 visits with a PT where e-stim , ultrasound , contrast baths and 830 cold laser therapy was of some help but disregaurding any pain meds the SOMA seems to help relax the nerve impulses , which cause pain, numbness , tingling and lack of focus due to these stimuli . SOMA seems to block the nerve pain , at least after these other treatment modalities have maxed out their progression anyway . I may possibly have perephial neuritis / neuropathy or compressed nerves . At this point in my follow-up therapy it takes my mind off my feet and gives me more focus and allows me to be in the game again . I can actually hold a conversation without the distraction of pain , which occured sitting , standing, walking , or even sleeping , and my wife doesn't have to watch me move my feet constantly while we are just watching TV and I am once again able to feel like more of an asset around the house and more capable at work . luckily I am a lab technician at a major factory or I might not have the 33 years seniority I have at my still young age , and would maybe have to retire !! I am thankful for where I am and not remorseful as I once was thanks to some progress and SOMA to relax my neurological symptoms !!!! M 51 2 days
4X day
2/16/2011
 5  Lower Back Pain. S1/L5 Removed. High. Happy. Light Headed. Drunken Feeling. But all these feelings go away once you build a tolerance. Weed in a pill form. Warning! Dont not take with any depression medication or aniexty medication will make soma a gateway drug to dangerous narcotics and overdosing. Also may lead to self inflicting pain, such as cuts and burns since you it blocks pain receptors and maybe depress you. Best taken on an empty stomach for the first 20mins to get you relaxed. Then eat a very small meal or snack to avoid from having stomach cramps and heart burn because there is so much sodium in the drug. May want tums or antacid on hand to avoid heart burn. Stop use if you experience increase heart rate or shortness of breath and contact your doctor. If after 1-2 weeks the pill doesnt seem to be effective stop taking for 1-2 weeks then start again while using advil or such in the meantime. Enjoy. I know I do, its hard enough being a 21 year old with a disabled back from a bad car crash from a person t-boning my show car...but things like soma help me do things i enjoy and be happy. :) M 21 6 months
350 3X day
10/18/2010
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 5  tmj I generally take this only at bedtime and have not really noticed any side effects unless it kicks in before I make it to bed,then I get a bit dizzy feeling- but not always. It has been a lifesaver for me!! Before Soma I suffered with headaches almost daily and only slept about 4 hours because I'd wake up hurting with head,neck and shoulder pain.With the Soma,my headaches are minimal and pain at night is much improved allowing me to sleep longer periods. F 52 3 years
350 1X day
10/1/2010
 1  Muscle pain One did me in! This is a dangerous medication..very dangerous! Felt nothing, like going into a small coma! Doctor's are idiots! F 35 1 days
1X day
9/28/2010
 1  Lower back pain Sweating, flush face, fast heart rate, slowed thinking, nausea I was prescribed to take this 3x a day. I only managed to take one. Within 10 minutes I was sweating so bad I had to take my shirt off, sweat was pouring from my forehead. My face was so flush. My heart beat started to race, my thinking was slowed, and I felt like I had to vomit. I've never taken anything stronger than tylenol 3 when I had my tonsils out 10 years ago. I don't know why the doctor gave me such strong medication but it is too much for me. I don't understand how people can take these and feel like this. I was ready to drive myself to the emergency room cause I was getting paranoid. F 28 1 days
350 3X day
9/18/2010
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 5  neck pain/spasms every other muscle relaxer is junk besides this one. if they could make this pill not make you feel high, they would. but hey, cant have it all. and when you have been taking the medicatation for more than a few days you do not get the high effect anymore (if taken as perscribed). and FYI the high only lasts for about 20 min followed by the munchies. but guess what, i can turn my head for the next 4 hours which is why they are awesome. sorry if some people like to take too many and die. every drug and even alcohol has it's dark side. just like with vicodin. I take those as well, AS PRESCRIBED! just because some people OD does not mean the thousands of others should have to suffer if they decide to pull this medicine. if i dont have my soma's i would be in the hospital 3x's a week getting pain shots. no thanks. love it F 28 10 years
350 2X day
9/16/2010
 5  several neck surgeries If taken more than precribed - slurred speech, can't walk Awesome muscle relaxer, if used like it suppossed to be!! The best around! F 37 5 years
3X day
9/15/2010
 3  L4 L5 herniated disks drunken feeling, relaxation, good spirits until it wears off this drug for some reason makes me have pain in my esophagus...not sure if it is an allergic reaction or what. I notice if i take some before bed but dont get enough sleep I feel as if I have been hit by a truck in the morning. If you dont get enough sleep it wrecks your world and I cannot function normally, feel so down and tired and unable to function.....make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep after taking it at night....it is easy to take more than rx because it gives you a warm relaxed feeling. F 37 1 years
350 3X day
9/15/2010
 5  Cervical and Lumbar spinal disease Light headed or sleepy if taking two at once. Not a "drunken" feeling as some have said. Soma has saved me from multiple back surgeries. It relaxes the muscle spasms in my spine. I have taken it for 16 years with NO side effects. And, it is NOT addictive, although I probably don't have an addictive personality. Some days I take none, and others I take as many as 6 in a day for spasms. Again, I have never felt any need to take more, or any compulsion to abuse the drug. M 63 16 years
350mg 3X day
9/6/2010
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