Whats the difference between taking soma and norflex (orphenadrine)?

Different meds: They are different medications. Both are listed as "muscle relaxants" but they are really both mild sedatives. One is an antihistamine and one metabolizes to a drug called Meprobamate which is a barbituate medication. As far as their effectiveness that is harder to say. One may work well for one person and the other may not work or cause side effects and vice versa. Not my favorite medications.

Similar: Carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Orphenadrine is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.