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I have sciatica and i was prescribed soma (carisoprodol). what does it do?
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Muscle Relaxer: Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxer that comes in 2 dosage strength, 250 mg & 350 mg. It is use to relieve muscle spasm & and associated pain. Be careful there is a potential for abuse.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Muscle relaxer: Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxer that can help with the back and/or leg muscle cramps you get when you have sciatica. Be careful when taking muscle relaxers, they can make you quite drowsy.
Answered 5/23/2016
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Muscle relaxant: I recommend staying away from this medication as it has a high propensity for abuse. Any muscle relaxant will never help long term, suggest seeing a pain/spine specialist that can address your issues appropriately.
Answered 11/1/2016
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