Question 1

zanaflex (tizanidine) and soma compound what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Completely different: Although both are known as muscle relaxants, Zanaflex (tizanidine) is really a muscle relaxant. It works by decreaseing spinal cord reflexes. Soma is actually more of a sedative even though it is prescribed as a muscle relaxant. They are different chemically and completely different in how they work.

Question 2

whats soma compound (carisoprodol and aspirin)?

Accepted Answer

Carisoprodol: Although it is considered only a muscle relaxer, it gets metabolized to a true barbiturate like sedative in the body. High doses need to be carefully weaned.  It is addictive.

Question 3

the doctor just prescribed me the medicine called soma compound (carisoprodol and aspirin). what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness...: ...Drowsiness, and headache are the ones most commonly reported.

Question 4

can one take soma for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: Soma is not indicated for anxiety, and is classified as a muscle relaxant.  It is also a drug of potential habituation, as it metabolizes to a drug of abuse, formerly known as Miltown.  It can be very dangerous if used in combination with opioids.  It is best to totally avoid and find a true anti-anxiety drug through your physician.

Question 5

what is soma (carisoprodol) used for?

Accepted Answer

Soma (carisoprodol): Muscle relaxant to treat painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 6

how can you acquire soma (carisoprodol)?

Accepted Answer

Prescription only: Soma (carisoprodol) is used as a muscle relaxant and I cannot recommend it due to its metabolism to Miltown, a long discontinued drug of abuse.  Consider an alternative.

Question 7

what otc med is like soma (carisoprodol)?

Accepted Answer

None: Soma (carisoprodol) is a rx medication used for acute painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults (and as a muscle relaxant) but can be addictive in many patients. Discuss with your dr about other alternatives for treating you.  Otc nsaids may help your pain until you can make an appt. Best wishes.

Question 8

how much time do soma (carisoprodol) stay in system?

Accepted Answer

12 hours: The half-life of Soma (carisoprodol) is approximately 2 hours. That's means the time it takes the blood to eliminate half of the drug is 2 hours. It takes approximately 6 half lives for a drug to be eliminated from your system.2*6/24= 0.5 days.

Question 9

how many milligrams of soma (carisoprodol) could cause an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Really, based on size and weight, but  usual dose is 350 mg every 8 hrs.  More likely than not, some tolerance will occur if slow increase of dose, but likely significant side effects if sudden doubling of dosage.  Would advise, that Soma (carisoprodol) metabolizes to miltown, a drug removed from market years ago, due to abuse potential and risk!  talk at length with your doctor regarding this product.

Question 10

how did i test positive for soma (carisoprodol) when i don't take them?

Accepted Answer

Cross reactive: Soma (carisoprodol) metabolizes to a historical abuse chemical called Miltown, which is no longer on market, but may be picked up on drug screens.

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