User Reviews for Soma

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Worked well.

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.

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.

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.

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: The only thing that really works.

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Worked exceptionaly well for my cervical spine injury/pinched nerve

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have taken Soma for 2 months now. It does not have the side effects that Zanaflex has. I can sleep with this medicine. I would recommend this without reservation.

Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: It's the best muscle spasm reliever I've found. It's better than Flexeril and Zanaflex by far. Only drawback is that it makes me feel mega drunk.