Carisoprodol for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sesi
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 22, 2023

Soma (carisoprodol) "Been taking Soma for several years. It took 10 years to find a Rheumatologist that diagnosed and treated my fibromyalgia. I was rear-ended at a red light and sustained injuries to my neck, shoulders, chest, and back, as well as severe migraines. I tried different medications, physiotherapy for 1 1/2 years, and acupuncture, but these didn't help. Finally, after 10 years, I went to a Rheumatologist who understood and treated me for fibromyalgia. When I went to my first appointment, I could hardly explain what I had been through without breaking down crying. I was prescribed Soma 3x a day and 1 at bedtime. It changed my life. I could live again and my life improved. I cannot believe that people are denied a medication because of others who abuse this drug."

• Pharm...
• March 10, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "I never got high on this drug. For some reason Soma gets converted to something else which is a barbituate. I got flack from Drs. in 2002 and a pharmacist who said that it was very wrong for anyone to take it. But I have had a DNA test and I am an ultrametabolizer of all benzodiazepines and all but one barbituate ( Doriden ). I no longer take controlled substances because either they don't work on me or more to the point, these days, Drs. just don't like to prescribe them. Upshot, Soma works, but Drs. are scared of the DEA."

• Confu...
• September 7, 2012

Soma (carisoprodol) "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."

• CatsA...
• July 4, 2013

Soma (carisoprodol) "Very good muscle relaxer. I've tried the others and they don't work. Can't drive while taking but can't drive with muscle spasms either. I really like this medcine, it works great and almost no side effects/ Does make me a bit sleepy."

• Jeff
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2023

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have been prescribed Soma (250mg/2x daily) after neck surgery (C1-C3) for roughly a year. I am shocked to read reviews stating doctors are no longer prescribing it to their patients, who have been on this medication for years, due to its 'potential for misuse.' Soma is very effective in treating my muscle tension post-surgery, and my physician has no issue prescribing it. I also take Valium (5mg/3x daily), which makes the Soma even more effective for me, as well as Xanax (2mg/2x daily) for unrelated nerve pain in my right leg. All of these combined have been extremely more effective than Tramadol, Nucynta ER (Tapentadol), and Percocet that I was being prescribed. It's crazy that patients aren't given adequate care via prescriptions due to the opioid crisis. For the most part, people take these meds because they are medically necessary, and physicians should not be swayed in their decisions by the government/DEA. If it works, prescribe it, and urine test your patients regularly."

• teddy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 22, 2012

Soma (carisoprodol) "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."

• mrand...
• August 1, 2008

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have taken soma a few times now and wow what a difference. I have tried every relaxant under the sun, and yuck I hated how they felt and they never worked. I also sleep very well. It even made my knee pains go away. I am 28 years old with fibromyalgia. I really hope this continues working. Please dont be afraid to try it. Im a baby when it comes to meds, especially muscle relaxants. But this is totally different! I promise. Just give it a shot."

• LaLoca
• July 28, 2015

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have severe lower back sciatica problems especially on right side, and effects inner right leg. I have been on numerous medications with no relief from pain. But some which if I need only take at night and only take as needed. Yes I have been on this medication off and on for yrs because Kaiser will not cover then then do. So when they don't I have to try something else which as of right now has not helped with pain. Yes sometime I have slight lightheaded. But never severe. And with this medication I get to sleep and wake up usually so much better. But once again Kaiser as of July 2015 I was told will not cover and Drs can not prescribe. So once again I need to try other meds."

• Beaus...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 29, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have been prescribed Soma for over 20 years. I was first prescribed 180 a month and due to all the controversy over the medication with people taking it wrong or not being prescribed for them my doctor has gotten me all the way down to 120 a month with each new month getting less and less until I won't be able to get them anymore. The reason I have been on them and my Lortab or Norco for so long is because I have had 3 Back surgeries and they still want to do more, 2 NECK surgeries, 4 Shoulder surgeries (2 on each) and Carpul Tunnel surgery on BOTH Hands. These meds have always worked and I DO NOT want to be on anything stronger that I could get seriously addicted to like Oxy's and etc. If I don't have my Soma my spasms are painful."

• Optio...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2013

Soma (carisoprodol) "Was prescribed for severe muscle spasms. Took for years without any problems. VA has stopped prescribing. Tried flexeril without nearly the same results and bad urinary side effects. Going to try Robaxin next. I really wish VA would bring back Soma as so far it's the only thing that allows me to function somewhat normally. I'll continue to try other meds that VA suggests, but to this point only Soma has done the trick."

• sicko...
• April 19, 2009

Soma (carisoprodol) "I've been in chronic pain for 9 years from trigeminal nueralgia, fibromyalgia, bulging discs, occipital neuralgia, spinal stenosis. I've been on every narcotic out there in high doses and they either put me to sleep or didn't work. All the other muscle relaxers just put me to sleep. A few months ago a doctor that I've only been seeing for about 6 months put me on Soma and it was a miracle! Finally, something that worked with no noticeable side effects. It's wonderful and I have no cravings for it and take it only as needed. It is a wonderful medicine. Thank you Soma."

• Bless...
• November 6, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "I haven't been on Soma in a few years. However, today I was experiencing severe neck and shoulder pain and decided to take one. The pain was completely gone within 15 minutes, total pain relief. I have been taking narcotic pain meds but none helped like the soma and as fast. Narcotics pain meds aren't so good for muscle pain and tension"

• Hillie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2023

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have been on just about every muscle relaxer and/or nerve pain or opiate pain medication there is and soma is HANDS DOWN the MOST effective medication next to opiates which are rarer than dinosaurs now. It just makes it SO much easier to clean be productive walk my dog I have degenerative disc disease scoliosis and spondylitis so my spine and all the muscles and ligaments supporting it are a MESS. I am prescribed baclofen every day, and they give me soma maybe once every 3 months, and I am so annoyed that just because a medication does what it's supposed to do (ie relieve pain, stop anxiety, help you concentrate) the government goes and makes it impossible to get even for the people who need it the most and it's just WRONG . Healthcare is TOO political and it just should not be in the hands of politicians and lawyers. It's a freaking medication that WORKS so they ban it, and it makes me so angry."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 1, 2023

Soma (carisoprodol) "The only Rx I have found, so far, that actually relieves very intense muscle spasms. My regular doctor has no problem prescribing a medicine that works, BUT... my pain management 'expert' screams the old company line. I just tell her that she took ALL my pain meds away, and I've tried 3 other 'muscle relaxants' (this time)... and nothing else even comes close to working. 30 years of CHRONIC PAIN... and now we are screwed! Oh, and by the way, if your pain level is a '10', U should be in the hospital, and not your pain doc's office (her words)! She is the 3rd pain doctor in 4 years (1st 2 said I was in such bad shape, they could not help me)!"

• Cathlin
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 31, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "I went three days with a sciatic flare in BOTH legs (and lower back and butt) - finally went to the ER. I was CRYING by this point, could not sit or lie down, just paced in pain. Dr. gave me a valium - did nothing. 20 mins later she gave me a SOMA and prednisone. *POOF* like MAGIC. I got a script for both, and only needed them combo a couple times/year. I found that later, after my fibromyalgia diagnosis, when I had a particularly bad flare, one SOMA and one prednisone and Trazodone to put me to sleep had the same effect - awoke with the flare gone. SOMA was a Godsend to me. Now, in Canada, it's not available. Had to get a hypo of Toradol at the ER for a sciatic flare. Really sad that I cannot get SOMA."

• TNT
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 24, 2018

Soma (carisoprodol) "I have been taking these for about 12 years. I have nerve pain and muscle spasms with in activity. Waking up not being able to return to deep sleep and sitting for extended periods very painful. Soma works, it is the only RX that works. I have no side effects, helps with staying asleep. It does not cause constipation or heart palpating problems. Other muscle relaxant have those side effects wild dreams and basically make you feel horrible. Soma has been used since 1950. It is the best for me. Doctors and Insurance company don't and me to have it, they would if they had my problems. So far I've had a small problem with obtaining it but overcame situation. I was told it will not be available in 2 years. I will be miserable I'm sure. Thankful I have access for the time being. ."

• Klsso...
• October 18, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "Best and most effective medicine. I was diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and have chronic muscle cramps, soreness, shocking pain at times I lose my breath. Physicians are fearful and forget their duty to treat pain. Seems as if things that work aren't prescribed so you have to continue paying for visits and paying for medicine that doesn't work. Doctors are suppose to monitor patients who abuse and misuse soma but nope, all of us are now drug seeking. I hate that I'm looked at that way. I just use herbal medicine."

• Soma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2017

Soma (carisoprodol) "Experience horrible muscle spasms due to cerebral palsy was on a very high dose of zanaflex for the last eight years topped out on that and my very brave and forward thinking doc put me on soma three times a day. It does wonders coupled with opiate lyrica and an NSAIDS I virtually have little to no spasms and wake up everyday happy instead of suicidal. I don’t understand why a perfectly harmless drug is so blacklisted it is not a barbiturate after you take soma it turns into meprobamate these drugs mimic barbiturates but are not true barbiturates like pheno or secobarb so doctors out there remember if ur not doing anything wrong the DEA can’t screw with you"

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2008

Soma (carisoprodol) "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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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."

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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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

Soma (carisoprodol) "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."