Soma for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2012

"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."

• giv_n...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2012

"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."

• Mersue
• May 14, 2008

"I have had problems with arthritis and degenerative disc disease in my back and neck for over 18 years and have had to use muscle relaxers often. I have tried Tizanidine, Robaxin, Skelexin and now Soma. My new rheumatologist prescribed it and I feel it works the best out of all the muscle relaxers I have tried. I don't seem to have any side effects to speak of. I need four orthopedic surgeries and Soma has helped my pain tolerance."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2009

"Soma works the BEST out of any muscle relaxants I have been prescribed, but all of a sudden all the doctors no longer write a prescription for it. They try to give all the things I've tried before and it didn't work. Guess someone came down real hard on the doctors. They seem AFRAID to write you a script for SOMA anymore."

• AndyB...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 11, 2022

"I was on Soma for over 10 years without side effects for my Arachnoiditis which is pain disorder caused by the inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the spinal cord. When I turn 65 the government just cut me off of it. Since then I've been trying to find a doctor to prescribe it for me when the opioid crisis occurred. I've never misused my Soma either but I'm being punished... I'm talking about being tortured at times, because of indiscriminate use of that medication. I can understand people being upset that their loved ones died as a result of abuse and addiction caused by licensed Health practitioners. I don't understand why Soma (which it's not an opioid) cannot be dispensed in a controlled manor, if it's so dangerous. People with addiction can go places with documentation to prove that they need a certain medication to help them. After receiving a medication for years, experiencing a pain free life then having that medication taken away which resulted in the return of chronic pain, is that called an addiction? I've tried all those other muscle relaxers. No help, some with side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 2, 2008

"I have been on narcotics and different types of muscle relaxers for over two years now for chronic back pain. I just started taking Soma as a last resort and wow am I glad I decided to give it a shot. To date I have more relief from the Soma then from the previous narcotics that I was taking. Its amazing and I am thankful."

• Peddl...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 14, 2012

"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. "

• krayo...
• July 13, 2008

"I was put on Soma six years ago along with my pain medicines. I swear by it. I have been on the same dose of Soma and pain medicines for 6 years. Because of Soma I have not had to alter my dose and have been able to work and function and it was good. Till my doctor took everyone off it. I am now miserable and in pain. It is great and it works."

• Notta...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 3, 2021

"I have body jolts at night so bad I will kick my cat off the bed or fall on the floor, I also have leg cramps so bad that I can't breathe. Soma is the only prescription that stops it. I also have RLS, soma relieves that also. Every time I moved or lost a Dr. They fight me on prescribing to me and they try all sorts of drugs that cause terrible side effects with no relief for my condition. My quality of life needs to stop being harrassed by new pharmacies that tell me they won't sell it anymore . Soma is the best one for all my conditions with no side effects."

• anil
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2018

"If you are having muscle spasms due to injury, inflammation or for any other reason, this is the right drug for you. It works. Don't go by what doctors say. Many muscle spasm relaxants won't work for you. This also reduces anxiety. If there is strong pain also, take combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol along with Soma. It works like a magic. Only problem is Soma is addiction and habituation prone so be careful. Soma also causes little sedation."

• redde...
• February 16, 2009

"I have used Soma for a few months now as needed for muscular back pain and back spasms. I've tried other muscle relaxers, but this is by far the best I've tried. I can't tell you how much this helps when my back starts acting up. And there's just enough drowsiness to let you sleep pain free, yet not too much if it's in the middle of the day. I highly recommend it."

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

"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)."

• ForHe...
• March 16, 2012

"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 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 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 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."

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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."

• Effec...
• April 12, 2009

"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

"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

"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."

• brettrx
• November 5, 2010

"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."