User Reviews for Carisoprodol

Also known as: Soma, Vanadom

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Review by Fallingtears001: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I was on Soma for years and had no problem with it. My doctor took my off of it and no other medicine works as well. I am going to another doctor to try to get back on it.

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June 5, 2013 12:39 AM
Review by Samuel O'Reilly: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Nocturnal Leg Cramps: This medicine is a God-send! For years I struggled with restless legs, hypnic jerks and sciatic pain. It was torture. After one dose of Soma, the legs stopped hurting and jerking me awake every 45 minutes. The dopamine agonists (Mirapex and Requip, which made me impossibly nauseated) were not a viable option. Finally, my doctor said, "let's try Soma"; needless to say, the relief was instant and wondrous! The torture is over! The respite from the incessant twitching is nothing short of life changing. I take 525mg just before bed and I am at peace. Sweet, sweet peace! PS: I only take it 30 minutes before bed.

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May 28, 2013 10:56 PM
Review by buttercuptucker (taken for 2 to 5 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have been on many muscle relaxants, Soma has been the best I have ever taken.

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May 8, 2013 12:24 AM
Review by tinkerboo (taken for 2 to 5 years): User Rating:  
   
10

carisoprodol for Muscle Spasm: I am a 39yr old female. I have had 2 back surgeries with metal plates and 6 screws. I also have degenerative disc disease, chronic pain syndrome and lumbar stenosis. I have been on Soma 350mg, Percocet 10, and morphine 60mg for about 3yrs. I have tried all other muscle relaxers with no relief, this is the cure. It helps so great. Recommend this greatly. I take 4 per day along with all my other medications. I can't make it through the day without it. This makes me get through the day.

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April 14, 2013 12:34 PM
Review by tiffeygirl (taken for 10 years or more): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I was originally introduced to Soma about 25 years ago when my back went out and I could not stand up straight. It worked very well, although it did make me drowsy (which was fine with me - much better than the pain). Currently I use it for neck muscle pain/spasms and it still works well. I do not have any known side effects from it.

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March 20, 2013 9:53 PM
Review by kevnstacie (taken for 5 to 10 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I was diagnosed 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic migraines. I have been through ALL the muscle relaxants and pain medicines - including narcotics - and never experienced any addiction or withdrawals. I finally found a combination of Tramadol and Soma that allows me to be marginally functional, and now I can't get my doctors to continue the Soma! They want me to try all the other muscle relaxants that DON'T work again! SO FRUSTRATING! Now I'm unable to work or even maintain my home. This is what you get when the government controls your healthcare.

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February 26, 2013 12:50 PM
Review by notches (taken for 10 years or more): User Rating:  
   
10

carisoprodol for Muscle Spasm: I'm a 39 yr. old female living with Sacrolilitis & Crohn's Disease for 17 yrs. Was prescribed Soma 350mg - 4 per day for hip pain and lower back spasms. Due to being on a high dose of Prednisone (30mg daily) for over 2 years, I developed Osteoporosis (bone loss is significant in my left hip), which in turn made my Sacroilitis & lower back spasms much worse. I take 1-2 OTC Tylenol Arthritis with 1 Soma, 4 times per day. The only complaint I have about Soma are the migraines. If you don't take a pain reliever with Soma, its very likely to give you a busting headache. Make sure you take Soma as prescribed. Not only is it addicting, it won't work like its suppose to if you don't take it as prescribed.

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February 13, 2013 4:45 PM
Review by popeye03: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have been on it so a for over six years. I am 44 years old and suffer from chronic migraines, degenerative disk disease, fybromyalgia,and more. I get tight muscle knots in my neck muscles that cause me terrible pain, causing headaches and stiffness. Soma has been a miraculous medication, allowing me to function better and live a more productive life. I have tried other muscle relaxers but like Soma the best because I do not get tired from it. It has been a blessing.

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February 8, 2013 6:22 PM
Review by ms.intouch (taken for 6 months to 1 year): User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I found that this medication was very helpful for me. I have fibromyalgia over ten years now, as well as three bulging disk, two very bad knees, other medical problems. I have taken other muscle relaxer's that just didnt work for my pain. But Soma really helped me and helped me do a little more of the things I used to do. Even though I will never be able to do all the things I once did, Soma has helped me to do some of the things I once did, cause it helps me so much with my muscle spasms. I really thank my Dr. for recommending this muscle relaxer for me.

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January 29, 2013 11:46 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma has been the only spasm medicine that is affordable, to improve my quality of life after 3 back surgeries. Some of the side effects from other medicines, like Flexeril, have left me tired all the time, and with a feeling of irritability. But my doctor has recently told me she will soon stop prescribing it. Looking for affordable alternatives now.

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December 2, 2012 1:37 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

carisoprodol for Muscle Spasm: Although It often makes me extremely tired, I have definitely benefited from using it. I no longer struggle with my muscle spasms as bad as before. It has given me a great deal of relief. I am prescribed Soma for RLS (restless leg syndrome) RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and Muscle spasms. I am pregnant at the moment and My Dr. has allowed me to continue taking this medication.

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October 8, 2012 3:27 PM
Review by Anonymous (taken for 2 to 5 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: 3 back surgeries, 2knee surgeries. I take one before bed if needed, and no pain or muscle spasm. No drowsy feeling the next day. Helps a lot.

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September 25, 2012 11:18 PM
Review by teddybear1951 (taken for 5 to 10 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have a ruptured disc in my lower back and physical therapy did not help. Soma combined with Tramadol has made the symptoms tolerable so I can work and enjoy life with my loved ones. I haven't really encountered any negative side effects, so this has been a blessing for me. Other medications were not nearly as effective, so I plan on staying on this medicine as long as I can. God bless all of you in intolerable pain.

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September 22, 2012 8:29 AM
Review by Anonymous (taken for 2 to 5 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Nocturnal Leg Cramps: I had muscle spasms that awoke me from a dead sleep. Soma worked wonders and very quickly too. Tastes horrible when chewed, but I got complete relief in about 10 minutes, and when you are in that much pain, every moment counts.

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September 21, 2012 7:41 PM
Review by Confused 51: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have been on Soma 350 off and on for thirty years for back pain. The only relaxant that actually works and I can function as a normal person. It is hard to get anymore. Doctors are afraid to give out. I have tried others nothing works as well. I don't understand why it is so hard to get now.

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September 7, 2012 6:56 AM
Review by Anonymous (taken for 5 to 10 years): User Rating:  
   
6.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma works very well for me. In addition to helping control muscle spasms in my shoulders and back, it also helps me get to sleep in daylight hours after working at the computer on the late night shift.

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August 12, 2012 2:43 AM
Review by Anonymous (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: It works great.

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June 23, 2012 4:37 PM
Review by Peddlemethis (taken for 10 years or more): User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Works better than Oxycontin. I have chronic chest pain from pluracy and this medicine allows me to be pain free most of the time. Recently I ran out for 3 days and I had terrible withdrawal symptoms. I have been on it for 2 years and I don't abuse it. I only take 1/2 a pill about 6 or 7 times a day to decrease the sleepiness. It like all other controlled drugs is a double edged sword so be careful of withdrawal.

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June 14, 2012 2:00 PM
Review by Jenn55555 (taken for 5 to 10 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: My entire functioning life is over with the removal of soma from all Dr's ability to write. Without Soma I'm having a hard time with living and working.

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June 7, 2012 8:17 PM
Review by Pedro4871 (taken for 1 to 6 months): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Worked extremely well. Discontinued it though because of fear of dependency. But when I took it, it worked perfectly.

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May 30, 2012 9:40 PM
Review by giv_n_up (taken for 2 to 5 years): User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 1999 one of the worse symptoms was severe joint pain and muscle spasms in my legs and back. Thankfully my doctor understood that immediate relief was needed and combined my Norco(taken for joint pain) with Soma. This was a God send.

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May 19, 2012 12:32 PM
Review by chesh6280: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I was diagnosed 16 years ago with fibromyalgia and a multitude of others as well. For the first 12 years I couldn't get anything to work. I had every kind of muscle relaxers, narcotics, etc. Nothing worked then by chance I had to go to the eras I was in so much pain in a flare and they put me on Soma. I couldn't believe that I actually got relief. It was the only thing that I had no side effects and could actually fall asleep. It was a whole new world for me.

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April 10, 2012 12:32 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Worked well.

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March 28, 2012 9:36 PM
Review by ForHealthForLife: User Rating:  
   
9.0

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have used Soma off and on for many years and never have I been addicted to it or had any withdrawal symptoms! Even after using it for a year or more! When I felt I no longer needed it I stopped the medication with no ill effects! It does work well for muscle spasms and aches.

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March 16, 2012 4:03 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: It's a wonderful medicine for my spasms. The back spasms do not stop for me unless I use Soma. They are the only muscle relaxers that work for me. I tried 4 or 5 different kinds and none of those worked for me. I would recommend them.

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March 10, 2012 9:07 PM
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