Generic Soma

What is Soma?

Soma is the Brand name for drug Carisoprodol also marketed as Vanadom, Carisol or Aciprodol among others.

Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant that works blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain. It was first developed to treat anxiety and is used for short-term treatments to help with skeletal/muscle pain, muscle injuries.

It is orally administered and indicated for:
– Muscle spams
– Muscle/nerve pain
– Analgesia
– Anxiolysis
– Osteoarthritis

Mostly indicated with additional treatment such as : physical therapy and rest.

Before taking this medication always tell your Doctor about your medical history, especially if you are allergic to it or have had any other allergies.

How long will it take for Soma to work?

How and when the medicine reacts always depends on the patient’s condition and indicated treatment.
As this medication is mostly indicated for short term treatments, patients should feel its action after 30 minutes the first dose and should last for 4-6 hours. Try not to take more than 3 pills per day.
Remember Soma ( Carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant not a pain killer medication.

How often can I take Soma?

Soma is usually taken 4 times a day in doses of 250mg or 350mg for short term treatments (two to three weeks). Pills could be taken with or without food but always with a large glass of water.
Carisoprodol (Soma) effects are associated with barbiturates and may produce physical dependence if it is used for large periods of time.
You must always follow your doctor’s instructions about dosage and treatment time.

Can I take Soma if I am taking other medicines at the same time?

Soma (Carisoprodol) has interactions with many other medications. You have to be very careful especially with:

– Doxylamine
– Sodium oxybate
– Clopidogrel
– Zolpidem
– Codein

Can I take Soma if I am taking other medicines at the same time? : Drowsiness, headache , chills, sore throat, irregular heartbeat or pulse. During your treatment these side effects may disappear.
Remember always tell your doctor if you are taking other medications or natural herbs.

What happens if I miss a Soma dose?

If you missed the dose for only 30 minutes you can take it without problems but if its almost time for the next scheduled dose skip the missing dose and keep taking the medicine as scheduled. If you miss several dosages, you could not get the results you need of taking Carisoprodol and for what it was prescribed for.
It is very important not to miss any doses. Do not take an extra dose to compensate the one you missed or could increase the risk of overdose or side effects.

What happens if I overdose?

If you think you could have an overdose get medical attention as soon as possible.
Soma’s overdose symptoms may be slow breathing, muscle weakness, cold and clammy skin, fainting, slow heartbeat, loss of coordination or seizure. Soma overdose could be fatal and you should not take this medication without a prescription.
Remember you must not drink alcohol while taking Soma as this could increase the risk of side effects or overdose.

Soma Precautions and warnings

You must not take Soma (Carisoprodol) if you have porphyria.
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Have or had history of drug abuse or any addiction.
Seizure / Convulsions/Epilepsy

This medicine may affect your thinking or reaction capacity.
If you are breastfeeding never take this medication as it goes directly to the milk baby ingests.
Taking Soma for long term treatments could develop potential risk for dependency, you always have to follow Doctor’s instructions and never take the medication more time than prescribed.
Also important, do not drive a car or operate other heavy / industrial dangerous machinery as this medication would affect your senses.
When you stop using carisoprodol, you may have withdrawal symptoms. Avoid stop taking this medication suddenly. Always reduce the amount you are taking before stopping it completely.
Soma must not be used or mixed with recreational drugs or could lead to severe health problems.

What if Soma doesn’t work?

Soma (Carisoprodol) effects will always depend on patients condition, as well as age , level of injury to treat, prescribed dosage and if patient is under treatment for chronic disease.
You should always take Soma as prescribed and follow all your doctor’s instructions. You should be taking the medication for about a week before consider it is not working.
If after a week treatment you feel the medicine is not working you should contact the doctor that subscribed this medication for you. Never take extra doses on your own or for larger periods of time than prescribed.

How much does Soma cost?

Soma’s costs will always depend on the quantity you buy, most of the time the larger order you make cheaper price per pill you get.
For example in our store you can buy : 50 Pills of Carisoprodol 350mg for $ 50 or 150 pills of Carisoprodol 350mg for $ 122