Carisoprodol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Sasha
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 19, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "I have been on this drug, commonly called SOMA, for years. I have degenerative disc disease, and it is an amazing relief medication. YES, it does make you feel a little drowsy, so I do not take it during the day, but in the early evening when the pain is terrible, it is a wonderful relief. My insurance does NOT cover it, thus I pay full price....argh, but I am so happy with it that I do not want to change. Is it addictive? I don't care. I also take valium. I have taken it for 40 years. Addicted? sure, but I take the same dose, and have for years. Pleased with the results, yes. EVERYTHING has side effects, and we are all going to die of something. I choose to live my life in as much comfort as possible. I also have COPD and Osteoporosis. I can workout at my gym several times a week knowing I can always grab a Soma if necessary."

• Honest
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2018

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "This medication is incredibly addictive and VERY easy to build up tolerance. It was very helpful when I was laid out, could not move due to back spasm and in incredible pain. It allowed me to move slowly and gently, perform gentle stretches and easy movements for healing. However, with enough dosage, it also comes with an incredibly relaxed feeling, as if all worries are gone and life is a beautiful, often funny experience, full of love. This feeling takes a higher and higher dose to achieve. And comes with side effects like dizziness, sleepiness, lack of motor control. Side effects increase in intensity with increasing dosage to the point of total inability to move limbs and dropping into unconsciousness. I used it occassionally, which increased to weekly for a time. Very addictive, rapid build up of tolerance (from 1/2 pill to 4 for the same medical effect)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2023

Vanadom (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have been on Carisoprodol for 20 years and I have tried a multitude of muscle relaxers. When I got my refill this month it was a new odd-looking pill. Another generic? I knew immediately this pill was not right. I am not even sure it is any kind of Carisoprodol. I do know that in the last two weeks, I have suffered extreme leg craps and even foot cramps. Can you imagine being woke up all night long because your foot has cramped so bad your afraid to move? I don't know who is responsible for pulling this crap but this is not Soma or Carisprodol and if it is your way of weeding out those who get meds like this for the wrong reason stop it. I will be contacting my doctor and I may contact Medicare as well."

• ForHe...
• March 16, 2012

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. "

• count...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2021

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "Soma has been a god send for me! I have tried all other muscle relaxers and they did nothing!! Soma is the only that provides relief and lets me live a normal life! With my constant muscle pain, and pain I cannot live without it. It gives me back my life and no side effects."

• Nuitd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "Soma is a drug that should only be used temporarily. It works wonders but can give you a "drunk" feeling when taking it. If taken for months it can build up in your body and make it toxic. My mother almost died over this drug. Be careful. It's strong and too much of it can stop your heart or breathing very quickly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 12, 2012

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."

• JLXR
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "This is a review of ScieGen carasopridol (SG109). My pharmacy use to have Watson Pharmaceuticals (DAN5513) carasopridol which worked great. I don't know why, but ScieGen doesn't work anywhere near as well and supposedly it is the same mg strength. If your Pharmacy pulls this trick, send it back and ask for a refund."

• Cjc
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 25, 2022

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have been on Carisoprodol (Soma generic) for 22 years. I have had a few doctors that have a blanket policy that they won’t write Soma period. Thank God 10 years ago I found a doctor that gives me absolutely no problems. I have failed low back surgery L-5/S1. As well I have DDD, severe muscle spasms. I have tried every muscle relaxant there is. Only Diazepam (generic Valium) comes close. Carisoprodol relaxes every muscle in my body and I would be in misery without it."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2009

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "This was the absolute best muscle relaxer my doctor has ever given to me. I have a bulging disc in my back and it is in the middle of my back and sometimes I have excruciating pain associated with this and Soma really is the best I have found."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2012

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."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2008

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have used Soma for 2 years and it really helps me. I have nothing bad to report about it. I do not feel addicted, and only use as needed but it certainly relieves my neck and lower back pain to the point where I can at least work. I have no hallucinogenic effects with it and don't feel sleepy with it either. It's just a great drug."

• kowgirl
• December 1, 2009

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have used Soma (carisoprodol) for 6 years and it is definitely great help for my fibromyalgia muscle spasm pain. Also for the muscle spasm pain from degenerative disc disease with bulging disc in my neck which is inoperable at this time. Best of all the muscle relaxers out there and I have tried almost all of them."

• Hurtin...
• February 11, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "Morons who come here warning "Beware or you'll OD if you take with benzos" IS WHY WE RELIABLE, zero issue, chronic pain patients CAN'T GET OUR REQUIRED MED DOSAGE! Because you're an irresponsible idiot, who keeps taking too many drugs repeatedly and OD'ing, don't give meds a bad rap! Ask someone to please help dispense your meds! I take 3 mgs. xanax, 4-30 mg. oxycodone split every 4 hrs. & 3 Soma daily. (Was on 4 recommended dose & just cut back, thanks to abusers!) Now suffering through the night, as they last just 3 hours! Prescribed buspar for sleep, but it doesn't equal 1 extra Soma I had. ONLY muscle relaxer that relieves 6 herniated discs, sciatica, osteoarthritis and migraines. I've been on meds 30 years with no issues! People like this guy, we can thank for harsher guidelines and our never ending suffering. Unfairly stereotyped due to losers stupidity! So take your warnings elsewhere, before you ruin it for the rest of us old folks who just want to sleep and function pain free until we die!"

• Barry
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 18, 2019

"Carisprodol works really good for getting me past pain and allowing me to sleep at night. My history is that I have had 30+ bad fractures, many non union, that have not repaired. Have been taking it for 10 years, have never abused it. The ones from generic Soma from Vensun Pharmaceuticals don't work. I keep getting them from the pharmacy when I asked them not to give that brand to me. I asked the pharmacist why they don't work. He said I don't know, they are the cheapest. They say I'm the only one that complains about them. I have never complained about the quality of any drug in my life and am 66 years old."

• Effec...
• April 12, 2009

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I am glad that it has helped so many people. When I was 12 doctors gave it to my grandmother who was raising me and a few months later my grandfather died and she was very depressed. I guess when I was at school she started taking her medicines like crazy and after that she never stopped. I am 25 now and she is finally off Soma. She was very addicted for the past 11 years and I must say I am happy to have my grandmother back to normal. Glad everyone takes this medication as directed. Don't ever attempt to take more then directed."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2008

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have recently started having back pain and my doctor started me on Soma. I have been pain free ever since. It really does take the pain away, and fast. Just do not drive on it. It relaxes your muscles and you can easily lose focus."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2012

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have a few degenerated disks and fibromyalgia. These two conditions tend amplify each other; causing extreme back pain. Some antidepressants/anti-anxiety meds will address fibromyalgia but they only work 24/7; the inherent sedation is not a wonderful way to go through life. With Soma I can take care of this later in the day and because it amplifies opiates am able to take Tramadol instead of Percocet. Be careful with that interaction as it is surprisingly powerful. Be careful of using any other drugs as well while on Soma. Although it is mildly euphoric I have not detected any physical or psychological addiction. Also, you may find Soma "vacations" to increase its effectiveness during long term use."

• Dkratky
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 28, 2019

For Muscle Spasm "Been on Soma for 5 years. I have had 7 Spinal Sugeries/6 Levels Fused. Wonder drug! Best drug ever, however, there are many brands out there that do not work for me. Teva, who bought Watson, is the only brand that works for me. Having major issues getting them. Wondering if Northstar has worked for anyone???"

• brettrx
• November 5, 2010

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I take Soma as an adjunct therapy to pain medications for fibromyalgia. I'm 34 now - but have been prescribed Soma off and on for six years. As others have also posted, I too was prescribed Flexeril, Robaxin, Zanaflex, Skelexin, Parafon Forte, etc. Most of those were marginally helpful, if at all. Soma is the only muscle relaxant medicine that actually works. Not only does it truly "relax" the tension and knots in my muscles, but can throw the brakes on a tension headache, work as a sleep aid, and lower the need for opioids with very few side effects. I would recommend this medicine to anyone. Cheers."

• Kellogs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "This is the best muscle relaxer I have taken. I have a hairline fracture at top of my tibia. This released my knee overnight. It was locked! I take Klonopin so the sedation dizzy feeling was mild. However I didn't mix I skipped soma if anxiety was present."

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2011

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "This is the only medication strong enough to help with my severe muscle spasms. Why would they take it off the market. I have had 1 neck and 2 back surgeries and they all failed. I NEED this medication."

• unjus...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 25, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "It helped me a great deal and when I switched drs nobody will prescribe it and I've taken it for 17 yrs without a problem with it and I was just abruptly taken off of it and these drs dont want to prescribe it because of its reputation and people like me that need it are the ones that suffer"

• BAB
• November 28, 2008

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "Ever since an accident 2 years ago, I've had horrible muscle spasms and pain in my back/shoulders that plague me almost 24 hours a day. Flexeril made me so groggy and drowsy during the day that I couldn't take it. My doctor has now prescribed Soma and I feel relief without the marked drowsiness I had with other muscle relaxants, even with taking it 3 x a day."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2011

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm "I have used a generic version of Soma as needed for muscle pain as I have fibromyalgia for 12 years now. Tried 5 different muscle relaxers before I found Soma. It is definitely the best with fewest side effects. Yesterday my insurance company informed me they will no longer pay for it. I will buy it myself. It is worth it. "