I was prescribed Soma after years of bad experiences with other meds in this class. I have psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, so my muscles spasm around tender joints, affecting my life functions and my sleep quality. Now my doctor has the willies about prescribing this amazingly effective drug because of some over-protective ninny at the FDA. This drug works and I have never had a...
no relief from pain. stomach cramps and bowl problems.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/13/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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for my foot
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Anonymous |
10/10/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 4.7
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helps my muscle spasms and back pain, since i have heriated discs
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Crabblebee | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/9/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine is a God send and has helped me to walk, sleep and get things done in the house. I can even tolerate sitting in a car now.
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bsjb | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/18/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 4.7
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I've taken Soma (Carisopradol) for 16 years. It truly has helped me a lot. I was in two very serious car wrecks and had broke my back and neck. This medication is wonderful for muscle spasms and back pain. It is especially a lot of help for me when I take it late in the evening, so that when I get up in the mornings I feel less pain when I first start trying to move around.
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bummedinaz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/30/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 2.0
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I am currently taking this medication for a backache. In addition to this, I am having trouble turning my neck and lifting my arm without pain. This medication has been ineffective for the pain. It does cause me to get a little "fuzzy" but does nothing for the pain. (Fuzzy is not good when you have toddlers running around the home). I cannot sleep well, readjust myself when lying down or anything else. :-(
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satisfiedcustomer | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/18/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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I have significantly annoying spasms in my neck and upper back from multiple car accidents, as well as spasms in my shoulder from a sports injury. This was the first medication prescribed to me and it worked from day one. Can't say enough about it. I do recieve cortisone shots in my shoulder in conjunction with the medication.
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Midge | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/25/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have fibromyalgia, if it was not for soma I would not be able to get out of bed each day. Soma gave me alot of my life back. I have found that some generic brands are less effective than others, if the tab has an A or W on it, they dont work much. I take 2 tabs 3 times a day w/ a mild pain medication.
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Anonymous |
6/16/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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wolfman | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Caregiver
4/25/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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works well for muscle spasems
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OK | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/17/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 3.7
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While this medication worked, it caused me to have serious memory problems and blackouts. The memory problems are still there, even after several years.
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Susan | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/16/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine helps out when you need it most. Great for backaches or muscle spasms.
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Nina Bear | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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I had back spasams after surgery for Spinal Stenosis and this medication helped throughout my physical theraphy until my muscles got stronger.
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joey so cal | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/1/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 5.0
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the best pill for backaches only use if needed no pain no pill, easy to get hooked.
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twopugs | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/31/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had 1 botched neck fusion and then 2 fairly good surgeries to repair the damage that the first &*&%$^# did to my neck and LIFE!! This medication has been a life saver for me. I get these "headaches" in the back of my head and nothing seems to work. ( I have tried it all) Soma is the ONLY medication that always works. I can't say enough about this med. It's great! I do wish it it didnt'rob me of my energy, but the exchange is well worth it.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/28/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 3.3
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I was prescribed this medication the other day for sever back spasms. My spasms can be so severe like a burning sensation in my back and a sharp pain associated with it. I was on flexiral but that didn't seem to work. So far I have had muscle spasms while on the medication but it hasn't been to the point where I wouldn't walk or lye down. I guess only time will tell if it works. I have noticed that when I take this medicine it leave a very nasty taste in my mouth that will last for at least an hour. I recommend taking it with food. Read More Read Less
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Robert | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 3.7
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just started takin this med - have read comments and sure do hope it works for me - have had 2 soinal fusions and can't find a med to work.
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Anonymous |
3/19/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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I've had back spasms for years. This has very effectivly reduced and soon made them stop.
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obie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/3/2008
Condition: Backache
Overall rating 4.7
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i have been diagonsed wit RLS SEVER but also had injury to my back and neck also mar 3 2007 jumped of back of boat and my knee poped really loud and my knee cap was completlt to the side and i have suffered every since somas help me but i still have a hard time sleeping maybe 3-5 hrs a night sometimes it seems my whole body aches my muscles headaches tensed knots in neck certiam meds ive tried did not like the way they made me feel sick wired some trigger RLS dont know what to now
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/19/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Fibromyalgia (a muscle disease) and and SI joint dysfunction (Dislocated hip Bone). I have been on this medication for over 3 yrs. Some days if I didn't have it, well....I couldn't be a Mom. The Carisoprodol 350mg 3x a day has worked wonders for me!!!
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Samantha | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/10/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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It's a great medication, but can easily become dangerously addicting.
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