Soma User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "Went through at least 4 other muscle relaxers, none did a thing except make me tired. Soma actually helped with the pain itself and had much less overall tiredness with it. I take it for chronic pain, which I know some doctors debate. But after going through various pain relievers and muscle relaxers, this is the only thing that really helps and lets me work and do normal activities."

• Who...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 12, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "Only thing that works, no problem getting it in California but Missouri is ridiculous. My doctor prescribes it but the pharmacists don’t want to sell it sell it, wonder why? If they had my pain I’m sure they would sell it to themselves."

• Anonymous
• November 29, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "I have been using Soma on and off for many years and find that it is an effective pain reliever and muscle relaxer. If I take it with food I have no real side effects. However, if taken on an empty stomach I get a little buzy. I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and degenerative hip dysplasia and find that I get more relief from Soma than from narcotic pain relievers although there are times when I have to take both. I have found that Soma has been a life saver. After trying drugs like Flexeril and amitriptyline it is a great and effective alternative and it does not make you feel awful in the morning."

• chesh
• April 10, 2012

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. "

• jd 1959
• March 11, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "soma is a great muscle relaxer i have been taking it since 1997 as needed i have had 2 back surgerys and soma helps me sleep when i get muscle spasms at night i take it about 15 minutes before i go to bed and when i awake in the morning i feel like i had a good night sleep and i dont feel drozzy in the morning i have takin other muscle relaxers in the past and felt drozzy when i awoke. thank god they invented soma."

• Glenn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2022

For Nocturnal Leg Cramps "I have to admit, reading these comments is upsetting. The US just broke a record: 100,000 people died of opiate overdoses in a single 365-day window (yes, surpassing deaths from alcohol), yet everyone here believes it could or would never happen to them. This drug works fantastically well for me, but I'm also no longer able to get it due to recent restrictions. :("

• CRICKET
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 15, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "I suffered major injuries in a motorcycle wreck. Was in an out of a coma for 6 months. Doctor was able to save my leg, took a year before I could walk again. The muscle spasms were non stop as well as the pain. Went thru 10yrs of testing before was placed on a drug treatment program that actually worked, felt like a lab rat. Have been on Soma an Tylenol/Acetaminophen 4 now for 30 yrs. It keeps my pain an muscle spasms at a level I can tolerate an take care of myself."

• Ndawg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2015

For Muscle Spasm "This med is flat out dangerous..I'm prescribed Xanax 1mg three times daily. DO NOT MIX THESE TWO..I was on both carisoprodol and Xanax and I had not 1 but 2 overdoses accidentally - not on purpose. I literally was airlifted to two different hospitals within a month and a half. This is a great medication for its intended purpose however it is extremely addicting. It should be labeled schedule 2 in my opinion as to the danger this medication holds when taken with another CNS..I also suffer from panic disorder and anxiety."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2012

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."

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

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."

• Mersue
• May 14, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• vikki
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 18, 2016

"I've been taking soma for at least 7 years due to several fusions neck and back, plus muscle spasms but it seems though the FDA don't think prescibing something that works is a good idea !! So now once again I need to go w/o them until hopefully my appeal goes thru. Plus I guess I'll be going thru withdrawal symptoms since they only give you basically a 30 day warning that the Insurance co will no longer cover them. Luckily for me since I do take other opioids it won't be as bad, but these are what helps me function better plus help me sleep. It's not an outrageously high in cost but with my disability check which is not much I can't afford to pay full price, that's what I thought Ins was for: well duh on me!I have enuogh problems and don't need this."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2009

For Muscle Spasm "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

For Muscle Spasm "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

For Muscle Spasm "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

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. "

• krayo...
• July 13, 2008

For Muscle Spasm "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

For Muscle Spasm "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

For Muscle Spasm "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

For Muscle Spasm "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."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2010

"I am sharing a painful experience actually. This is truthfully the closest to relief you will get for even more than one symptom...however long term use is not suggested. I speak from experience. I started taking this medicine about 3 years ago not for muscle pain as much as just lack of sleep. Worked wonders really! Then it became a daily thing which led to my body getting used to the dose and it took a minimum of 10 a night after 6 pm and I NEVER took pills!! I became dependent where I was ill without them. I would recommend them when needed and in moderation but not if they start to have this effect! Wish you all well!"

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

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)."

• ForHe...
• March 16, 2012

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

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

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."