Comparing Soma vs Verapamil
Soma | Verapamil |
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Soma (carisoprodol) | Verapamil |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nocturnal Leg Cramps, Muscle Spasm. Soma may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Verapamil can help regulate the heart rate and lower blood pressure and is used to treat certain heart conditions. Constipation is the most common side effect of verapamil and it may interact with... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Soma has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 199 ratings on Drugs.com. 92% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Verapamil has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 179 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Soma side effects in more detail. |
See also: verapamil side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Soma prices |
View all verapamil prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Calan SR, Verelan, Verelan PM | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 370 drugs are known to interact with Soma:
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A total of 650 drugs are known to interact with verapamil:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
April 09, 1959 |
March 08, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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