Question 1

prescribed zanaflex (tizanidine) for spasm. haven't slept well all week. doc said would knock me out. wide awake. i have pbc of liver. i thought soma pref?

Accepted Answer

Soma (carisoprodol) not preferred: Soma is not a good medication, there are terrible problems with addiction to that drug. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is another alternative for spasm. Also make sure you are well hydrated and add a multivitamin/multimineral supplement daily.  Stretching, warm soaks and daily exercise can also help prevent spasms.

Question 2

i was having a bad day and took 8 10/325 norcos&a few somas at once and took some earlier. i don't feel in danger. am i ok?

Accepted Answer

See a physician!: It does sound like you are in danger. You have taken a lot of medication that can sedate you. Seek help immediately !

Question 3

are muscle relaxers bad like soma (carisoprodol) bad if you have acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes Soma (carisoprodol) is combined with Aspirin or an NSAID that can aggravate your acid reflux. What may be more concerning is that some muscle relaxants can be habit forming and can make you drowsy. Be careful driving or climbing ladders or using certain equipment.

Question 4

can a carisoprodol overdose be fatal or just bad?

Accepted Answer

Either: Muscle relaxer that also works centrally in the brain. The drug is related to other sedative type drugs (meprobamate). Can cause respiratory depression, low blood pressure, seizures, blood problems, dependency/abuse, withdrawal; worse if mixed with other depressants like alcohol. There are other and better alternative drugs; a popular item on internet sites- not a good way to get medicines.

Question 5

any bad side effects of carisoprodol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I do not like to prescribe this medication. It can be habit forming and people can become dependent on them. It causes drowsiness, impairment of motor functions, impairment of thinking function.

Question 6

can you take soma with a zpack ?

Accepted Answer

Soma and a Z pak: Soma is a muscle relaxant and a Z-Pak contains azithromycin which is an antibiotic.  I did a search and there are no significant interactions.  If you have further concerns, please check which her primary care physician.

Question 7

are skelaxin (metaxalone) and soma similar?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Both medications are considered muscle relaxants. Skelaxin(metaxalone) and soma( carisprodol) are used for acute pain and muscle spasm. Sometimes people will use the medication more chronically. However, Soma (carisoprodol) does have the potential for abuse.

Question 8

could i take codeine and soma (carisoprodol)?

Accepted Answer

Codeine and soma (carisoprodol): Simply put you could. However it is never a good idea to use Soma (carisoprodol) long term. It has little effect on muscles and gets converted to Meprobamate that has strong addiction properties.

Question 9

are you able to prescribe  soma (carisoprodol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, the patient must be seen and an 
exam preformed. If diagnosed with a
problem that benefits from use of Soma
then it may be prescribed.

Question 10

will soma (carisoprodol) show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on whether they test for it.  In some areas where abuse of carisoprodol is common (and it is one of the drugs that are "pushed" in pill mills (together with alprazolam/xanax) along with opioids.  On routine 7 or 10 panel tests that look for opiates, benzos, cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, barbiturates, PCP etc) it is NOT tested for. It is, however, a highly abusable and dangerous drug.

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Prescribed zanaflex (tizanidine) for spasm. haven't slept well all week. doc said would knock me out. wide awake. i have pbc of liver. i thought soma pref?

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I was having a bad day and took 8 10/325 norcos&a few somas at once and took some earlier. i don't feel in danger. am i ok?

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Are muscle relaxers bad like soma (carisoprodol) bad if you have acid reflux?

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Can a carisoprodol overdose be fatal or just bad?

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Any bad side effects of carisoprodol?

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Can you take soma with a zpack ?

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Are skelaxin (metaxalone) and soma similar?

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Could i take codeine and soma (carisoprodol)?

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