Positive Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  Relaxes Sprained Muscles

Negative Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  Drowsiness possible

Reason for taking Carisoprodol (soma):  Muscle Relaxant

Additional Comments:  I have been taking this drug as need for a few years, now. I initially was taking it for severe stomach muscle spasms. It worked great. Now, I only need to take it if I sprain a muscle and need help getting it to heal. It works wonders on a back or neck sprain.

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Positive Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  relieves muscle spasms

Negative Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  causes drowsiness

Reason for taking Carisoprodol (soma):  muscle spasms in back

Additional Comments:  I have had moderate to severe muscle spasms in my back for the past 20 years. My doctor recenly prescribed soma to be taken as needed for the pain. It worked wonders.

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Positive Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  Muscle relaxer

Negative Aspects of Carisoprodol (soma):  Long term drowsiness

Reason for taking Carisoprodol (soma):  Muscle pain or strain

Additional Comments:  I love this medication. It has been so helpful over the years. At times, when my back hurts and nothing will help; I can take a Carisoprodol (soma) and within an hour, I can tell a big difference. It works for all kinds of muscle strains, including; neck pain, leg pain, etc.

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