Soma User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• 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."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2009

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
• September 24, 2008

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."

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2012

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."

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

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."

• kowgirl
• December 1, 2009

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."

• Effec...
• April 12, 2009

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

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

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."

• brettrx
• November 5, 2010

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

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."

• BAB
• November 28, 2008

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
• June 10, 2011

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."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2011

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. "

• Anonymous
• March 23, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "I have been on Soma for 10 years for fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease. It is by far the best muscle relaxer that I know of for this type of chronic pain. My insurance company will not pay for it any longer. They recommend Zanaflex, Skelaxin. These are very expensive medicines, running $450-550/month. Soma costs me $30 without the insurance for a month supply. I take it 4 times a day when I need to. It is important to take it as instructed and not to take more than your doctor prescribed. It gives you a better quality of life without pain. If you need to discontinue, do it gradually."

• Trixgin
• February 23, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "Is the best muscle relaxer I've used so far, I have fibromyalgia and I take it with Vicodin and get enough relief to get by...I still have to have steroid injections and go to a Chiropractor and have trigger point injections. Fibromyalgia drugs don't work at all for me which is a bummer!"

• Glenn
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 2, 2018

For Muscle Spasm "I was put on Solmar for post polio syndrome it also works as a pain reliever I have been taking it for about three years I don’t always take it the four times a day sometimes I take it just twice a day, it’s very helpful at night because I get like cramps but it really does help with my post polio syndrome I had not noticed any difference it it’s effectiveness Over the past few years"

• Anonymous
• September 13, 2010

For Muscle Spasm "Was on Soma for over three years. 250 mg 3 times a day. After my eye sight was effected, my eye Doctor suggested that I stop the Soma. I talked with my MD., who agreed. Was very shocked to find that after 24 hours of stopping medication, I went into a full migraine headache, extreme sweating, extreme pain. I was hurting everywhere. Then vomiting started. This continued for days! Please if you are on this medication for any length of time slowly get off it. No one should go through what I went through. Finally got the Doctor to prescribe a few more pills to slowly get off this medication. READ before stopping any medication! IT worked great while taking it."

• Mare
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "I was on SOMA for about 15 years and then my pharmacy took me off it. Said it was not for long-term usage (no studies were ever done). Thank the good Lord that MVP health insurance took Chloraxazone (the replacement) off their formulary and I had to go back to Soma. The only disadvantage is the pharmacy can only write me for 9 days (27 pills) at a time. I don't care, I will take it. SOMA is the only muscle relaxer that works for multiple sclerosis patients."

• Long-...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 25, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "My doctor cut me off of Soma after taking it for over 14 years with her. She said she doesn't feel comfortable prescribing it anymore due to "abuse potential". I have multiple conditions that cause severe, life-long extreme chronic pain. Soma was one of the most-effective medications I ever took. I don't know why she said the whole, "Addictive" part to me? I get drug tested by this same doctor every appointment, and have never (ever) had anything come back positive that I wasn't prescribed. Lastly, to disprove the whole withdrawal symptom thing - At least for me, after years of taking it, I have gone on and off of it before and up/down dosages to try and see if I could hold out taking less medication (No, I do not like taking a bunch of medicine all day long, but it is the *only* thing that makes me able to get out of bed and do anything except lay in bed, tortured all day/night)."

• april
• January 14, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "My Doctor put me on Soma about a year ago for knots in my neck and they helped better than any muscle relaxer I have ever had. He just took me off of them for some reason and I have been having really bad headaches since. He changed the Soma to something else and they make me sick. So I recommend Soma to anyone who has muscle pain and spasms."

• Mimi
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 30, 2022

For Muscle Spasm "I have chronic back, neck, leg and coccyx pain. Soma like any medication or narcotic works or helps everyone differently. Soma helps to desensitize my pain, helps my cramps and insomnia. I’ve been clean and sober 16 yrs and now a substance abuse counselor. Years ago I was not prescribed any medication for my mental Heath disorders and chronic pain so I got it from friends, family and the streets. The stigma of my past was a red flag for most doctors to prescribe narcotics even though I was a candidate for them so I did what I needed to do. I was never trying to get high, just take the pain away and sleep. 20 years later after getting clean doctors started to earn my trust because I was honest, educated and in legit pain. Soma is the only muscle relaxer that helps, even better than pain meds at times. Take as prescribed and be educated about the risks of dependence and abuse of prescribed meds. Be true to self and your doctors. Good luck and God Bless you all of you who need help."

• Mariah
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2021

For Muscle Spasm "I, like many others, am now having the hardest time getting my Soma prescription back. I was first prescribed this after my car accident in 2015. I have degenerative disc disease, c2-3 & c5-7 herniated discs, straightening of my cervical spine, torn rhomboid muscle, sciatica and numbness & tingling of my arms/hands. I am 29 now & I have been to so many drs thanks to every changing insurance. If my PPO wasn't so expensive to keep I wouldn't be in the predicament I am now on state Medi-Cal insurance. I have been prescribed every other muscle relaxer & currently now trying Flexeril for the 3rd time since my accident and surprise, it still doesn't relieve my spasms or pain it just makes my heart race & then I get a bad headache before I have to lay down, then I get hot and cold flashes & tingling before I fall asleep. I am barely on day 2 of flexeril this time around & I am miserable. I am told over & over they can't prescribe me Soma. Why? It's the only thing that works.. thanks FDA"

• Anonymous
• October 12, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "I am a 15 year old boy and am on my high school's swim team. After a few months of not really working out, after a few weeks of intense training severely agitated my shoulders and any time I moved my arms I was struck with really severe pain. I was put on this medicine immediately, and it was an absolute miracle. It was like a pain eraser. With taking this medicine, I went to PT for about 10 months, and am now off of it. I think this made my experience a lot easier and highly recommend this to anyone with severe pain."

• jeepn...
• May 8, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "Soma has helped so much with spasms with my low back and leg problems. I take 4 times a day for past 7 years and works wonders. My back problems require pain medicines sadly. But Soma is great. I'm allergic to Flexeril and Skelexin and Soma works much better than Robaxin, at least for me. "