I have been using the generic (Carisoprodol) of Soma for quite a while for painful muscle spasms. Suddenly, Carisoprodol has been removed from the 2011 formulary list from my drug plan. The cost of Carisoprodol is several hundred dollars a month. Is there an alternative medication? I suffer from pinched nerves, back pain and muscle spasms.
Need a substitute for Carisoprodol?
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- 1 Dec 2011 by speedbird1
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- soma, muscle spasm, carisoprodol
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Jillynnie1 Dec 2011
speed,
there are so many people that no longer get to use Soma. Me being one of them. I did speak with a member here that lives near me and he states he still gets it prescribed for him, but I am hearing more and more where it is no longer being prescribed.
I have been rx'd Baclofen. I have only been on it two days so I can't really speak for it's efficacy, but I have read that it is the closest to Soma of the muscle relaxers out there.
Hope this helps,
Jillynnie
tlcandmore1 Dec 2011
Speedbird,
OMG so now the insurance companies are not going to pay for it anymore!! My pain mgmt clinic stopped prescribing it about 4 months ago and I've had a terrible time trying to find something that works as well. Like Jilly I've heard that Baclofen is the closest but have no personal experience with it. Flexiril is one that has been around for a long time and works well for some people. Zanaflex is also one that seems to work well. I hope you find something that works for you. Please let me know how you are doing.
Best wishes. Your friend
tlcandmore
2 Dec 2011
BTW where are you located? Are you in the States? Hugs
speedbird1
2 Dec 2011
You can try Diazepam which acts as a muscle relaxant. Somebody here mentioned Baclofen and Zanaflex bit I'm unfamiliar with them. Flexeril helped with the pain but made me feel like a zombie and felt depressed and tired all the time. Let me know.
commnsnse
commnsnse12 Dec 2011
I don't know where you are getting your carisoprodol but it's always under 80 dollars for a 90 pill supply. My insurance covers it. They no longer make the Soma 350mg, but there are several manufactures of the generic. Try places like walmart or other large stores.They are by far much less expensive than a regular Pharmacy. Better yet if your insurance has taken it off their list your doctor may be able to get an exception from your insurance company by saying that it is the only thing that works well for you. If you can't get generic soma then you might try Valuim, it works almost as well for me, but doctors do not like to perscribe it!
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