Soma whose generic version is known as Carisoprodol, is a prescription drug used to calm muscles and nerves, and helps alleviate distress and pain from joint and muscle sprains and strains. It belongs to a segment of medicines called skeletal muscle relaxants. It was originally sanctioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the year 2007. The medication is only intended for short term treatment of acute painful joint and muscle conditions. If Soma is used for extensive duration without medic’s recommendations, it would become habit-forming, which can cause withdrawal, tolerance and harmful effects.
Apart from relaxing muscles and nerves, the medication can also decrease pain erupting from muscle spasm. The longest an individual should be administered with Soma is normally 2-3 weeks. If you use the drug for longer than 2-3 weeks, it will significantly increase the danger of physical dependence, addiction and abuse. People should remember that Soma 350mg, 250mg and other potencies are the only skeletal muscle relaxants, which are categorized as controlled substances. These controlled substances indicate the potential of abuse.
As it is classified under category IV controlled substance, physicians are issued specific guidelines about how it must be prescribed. The medicine should not be recommended until other alternatives have been attempted first. The options can include physical activities such as stretching, yoga or over-the-counter pain alleviators. It should be given only if these alternatives are unavailable or ineffective to the patient.
The standard dose is Soma 350mg, which, according to the situation, might be consumed up to 3 times in a day. An individual is not likely to experience a high or extreme euphoria at 350mg dose. At most, somebody, who is specifically sensitive to medicines or just began carisoprodol may have a moderate sense of dysphoria or euphoria. More substantial effects are experienced when the drug is consumed at high dosages or is used with other substances.
Lately, it has become very common for individuals, especially young people to take the medication for recreational purposes, which invariably cause side effects, addiction and withdrawal. Soma may be ingested with opioids such as codeine or oxycodone. Some of the side effects or interactions of combining Soma with opioids are euphoria and sedation. Other combinations which are popular among some recreational users are special pairings that incorporate a benzodiazepine such as Xanax or other anti-depressant. Sometimes, it is also combined with alcohol, resulting in dangerous consequences for the users.
