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#81062 - 03/01/04 09:13 AM
Carisoprodol - Soma
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Melody
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Registered: 03/20/03
Posts: 1498
Loc: DrugBuyers.Com
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Carisoprodol (Soma/carisoprodol)
Soma/carisoprodol tablets are available as 350 mg round, white tablets. Chemically, carisoprodol is N-isopropyl-2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol dicarbamate. Carisoprodol is a white, crystalline powder, having a mild, characteristic odor and a bitter taste. It is very slightly soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in acetone; its solubility is practically independent of pH. Carisoprodol is present as a racemic mixture. The molecular formula is C12H24N2O4, with a molecular weight of 260.33.
Other ingredients include alginic acid, magnesium stearate, potassium sorbate, starch, tribasic
Carisoprodol is indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful, musculoskeletal conditions. The mode of action of this drug has not been clearly identified, but may be related to its sedative properties. Carisoprodol does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles in man.
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant used to relieve the pain and stiffness of muscle spasms and discomfort due to strain and sprain. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Do not take this medication with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not take any other sedating drugs or drink alcohol while taking carisoprodol. If dizziness occurs, avoid sudden changes in posture. Take this medication with food to avoid stomach upset. Notify your physician if you develop trouble breathing, unexplained fever, severe weakness, vision changes, swelling, or skin rash. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if therapy is suddenly stopped in a patient on long-term or high-dose therapy.
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#81065 - 05/20/05 10:04 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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misterTwo
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Registered: 03/22/05
Posts: 27
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"The half-life of carisoprodol is approximately 100 minutes. Some individuals have impaired metabolism of carisoprodol, and exhibit a half life of 2-3 times that in normal subjects. The half-life of meprobamate [primary active metabolite, also known as the Sched IV med Miltown]is many times longer, between 6 and 17 hours. As a result of the significantly longer half-life of meprobamate relative to carisoprodol, accumulation of meprobamate during chronic therapy may occur."
So if you figure that the median half-life of the longest metabolite is 11 hours, it takes about 4 days to get completely out of your system.
from
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/job185drugs/carisoprodol.htm
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#81066 - 09/15/05 10:03 PM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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uatotlmess
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Registered: 12/29/04
Posts: 339
Loc: over by the lightbulbs
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Could someone tell me what is a "Soma/carisoprodol compound". And if it would help when coming off hydro for herniated discs in your neck. I have taken the regular Soma/carisoprodol make by watson, and it only helped for a short while. Thanks in advance.
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#81067 - 09/17/05 01:26 PM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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Meltinghalo
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Registered: 05/19/05
Posts: 77
Loc: Ohio USA
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I was prescribed the Soma/carisoprodol Compound and found them less effective than regular 350 mg. Soma/carisoprodol. That is just my opinion. Soma/carisoprodol makes me incredibly drowsy, so I also only take them at bedtime. If I'm not mistaken the compound is peach on one side and white on the other?? I have 2 herniated disks in my lower back and they do help with the sciatica and the spasms. I hope this helps, even though everyone is different when it comes to medicine.
Halo 
Edited by Meltinghalo (09/17/05 01:29 PM)
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#81069 - 10/27/05 04:45 PM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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Anex
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Registered: 05/01/05
Posts: 13
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Is Soma/carisoprodol legal in some states? If so which are they. I actually have back muscle spasms from work, and it seems like the easy way out, but if it helps... 
Im only going to order if it's legal though.
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#81071 - 10/27/05 11:37 PM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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MicSlyness
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Registered: 08/12/05
Posts: 2255
Loc: Water Closet
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"Reports of Soma/carisoprodol abuse have resulted in a number of states scheduling Soma/carisoprodol as a controlled substance. States that have taken this action are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, and West Virginia. Soma/carisoprodol is not scheduled at the federal level. However, reports of Soma/carisoprodol abuse are being monitored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Soma/carisoprodol could be listed under the Controlled Substances Act if warranted."
I think that there are more states than what is listed.
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#81072 - 11/04/05 11:43 PM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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playboymommy
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Registered: 09/06/02
Posts: 21
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Hi, all! Since I saw so many requests for this info I did post it on a few foruma.
I haven't ever posted before (Bad lurker!) but I felt inclined this time. After going off on a "Live help" person (and manager) about if they were computers or scripted, I felt inclined to research this so, since I've seen may a person ask about where Soma/carisoprodol is a controlled drug, here's a list for all!
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List of Scheduled Some States
*Taken from "
U.S. STATE LAW #
Alabama #
Schedule IV in Alabama. Alabama Administrative Code.
Arizona #
Schedule IV
Georgia #
Schedule IV
Hawaii #
Schedule IV
Florida #
Schedule IV
Kentucky #
Schedule IV
Massachusetts #
Schedule IV
Nevada #
Schedule IV
New Mexico #
Schedule IV
Oklahoma #
Schedule IV - 63-2-210 (Thanks Mark)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other U.S. state, please let us know.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Available without prescription in Mexico, but in doses smaller than those sold in the US. Advertisements for 'Soma/carisoprodol' availability common in border city Tijuana.
Sweden #
We are told that carisoprodol is a class 4 drug in Sweden. (Thanks J)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know..
__________________________________________ color:purple] __________________________________________
I hope this helps!!!
-The Weasel's Mommy
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#81073 - 03/03/06 06:22 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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investor
Banned: too much drama and claiming everyone is shorting him. False posts to get more meds, multiple
Registered: 11/19/05
Posts: 362
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I'm getting Soma/carisoprodol for my pain, today actually. I am very curious as to how it helps as it would be so much cheaper than hydro. I have tried Tramadol (Click here for TramadolX180tabs for only 99.95 dollars), and while it worked on the pain, it made me feel weird. I didn't like it and my body felt funny when I took a second dose later in the afternoon but it also was cheaper than hydro. I ended up litterally throwing out like 50 of them because I was so mad at how they made me feel.
If Soma/carisoprodol works, I could save a lot from that $120.00 consult.
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#81074 - 03/03/06 07:55 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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babsv
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Registered: 03/18/05
Posts: 604
Loc: far west texas
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dear investor;
Soma/carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer and also helps w/spasms. if you have never taken it before i would suggest taking the first one when you are at home and don't have to drive or go anywhere for awhile after taking it. when i take it, the first hour after taking it i get dizzy and sleepy. the second hour i am just relaxed and after that i feel normal. so i when i take it i plan on just lying down for a couple of hours and then after that i can function w/little pain from spasms. some people take it at nite to help them sleep but i tried that and i do sleep for the first two hours after taking it but then i am up again and have trouble sleeping the rest of the nite. i hope it works for you. it helps me alot. let us know how it worked.
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#81080 - 03/09/06 07:08 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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bumpkin2001
Threadhead
Registered: 02/26/05
Posts: 924
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Quote:
Update:
Took 1 350, on a empty stomach, with... a few 10/325's, on the way home from work this morning. Within 15 min I thought I wouldn't be able to drive home and almost pulled over. Then I almost crashed, 1/2 mile from my house, got home and now I'm fine again.
I will be more careful in the future.
The same thing happened to me. I usually have a high tolerance to most drugs and I had taken it in the past with no side effects whats so ever. Took it one day and didn't feel anything until I got in the car to drive to the store. Fortunately, I didn't make it out of the drive way. I stay away from it now.
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#81081 - 03/09/06 10:24 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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niki2
Newbie
Registered: 01/10/05
Posts: 37
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Yeah, I'm fine if I take Soma/carisoprodol alone. BUT, if I take it with a hydro, or something with codeine in it, or an Ultram,,,,it makes me really, really dizzy. I feel like I just had a few cocktails. Plus, it's wierd because the effect comes on very, very rapidly, I'd say in about 10 to 15 minutes. Soma/carisoprodol is definitely a med to be taken with care. If I space them apart a few hours it's fine, it's just when I take them together (at the same time) I have the problems.
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#81085 - 05/03/06 09:16 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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geckogecko
Veteran
Registered: 03/03/02
Posts: 601
Loc: Just moved north of NYC b/c of...
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I was wondering about ordering Soma/carisoprodol for my girlfriend who has bad muscle cramps--she used to take Flexeril, which had a marked sedative effect. Anyone know if Soma/carisoprodol has more sedative side effects than Flexeril? Trying to compare the two meds, figure out which one is better.
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#81086 - 05/03/06 10:02 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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bumpkin2001
Threadhead
Registered: 02/26/05
Posts: 924
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Quote:
I was wondering about ordering Soma/carisoprodol for my girlfriend who has bad muscle cramps--she used to take Flexeril, which had a marked sedative effect. Anyone know if Soma/carisoprodol has more sedative side effects than Flexeril? Trying to compare the two meds, figure out which one is better.
For me the Soma/carisoprodol had a marked effect. It did relax my muscles but, it made my brain loopy. It certainly wouldn't recommend driving if she's going to take it. It also can be addictive and Dr.'s are more prone to prescribe Flexeril instead.
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#81087 - 05/13/06 09:49 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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moonwalker
Journeyman
Registered: 05/06/03
Posts: 91
Loc: USA
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So I did a search on Soma/carisoprodol and found out it was not scheduled in Colorado. Yet, is it illegal to possess or take this medicine without a prescription? If you buy it from an IOP, will it be seized by customs? If you use it, will you fail a drug test?
A friend at work takes it -- his wife is a pharmacy tech and gets it for him. He said it relaxes him and allows him to fall asleep. However, he said it relaxes all muscles in the body, including the heart. That sounds scary.
He offered me some because I was having trouble falling asleep, but I declined. I've found that Valerian (though it smells bad) or Melatonin are good relaxers at bedtime.
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#81088 - 05/13/06 10:09 AM
Re: Carisoprodol - Soma
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JimmyK
Threadhead
Registered: 12/01/05
Posts: 921
Loc: United States
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Add Virginia to your list, Soma/carisoprodol and Soma/carisoprodol compound is
a Schedule IV in Virginia. It and Nubain, Stadol are
about the only ones I can think of that Virginia Schedules
outside of the CSA of the Federal Government.
Quote:
Hi, all! Since I saw so many requests for this info I did post it on a few foruma.
I haven't ever posted before (Bad lurker!) but I felt inclined this time. After going off on a "Live help" person (and manager) about if they were computers or scripted, I felt inclined to research this so, since I've seen may a person ask about where Soma/carisoprodol is a controlled drug, here's a list for all!
__________________________________________
List of Scheduled Some States
*Taken from "
U.S. STATE LAW #
Alabama #
Schedule IV in Alabama. Alabama Administrative Code.
Arizona #
Schedule IV
Georgia #
Schedule IV
Hawaii #
Schedule IV
Florida #
Schedule IV
Kentucky #
Schedule IV
Massachusetts #
Schedule IV
Nevada #
Schedule IV
New Mexico #
Schedule IV
Oklahoma #
Schedule IV - 63-2-210 (Thanks Mark)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other U.S. state, please let us know.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Available without prescription in Mexico, but in doses smaller than those sold in the US. Advertisements for 'Soma/carisoprodol' availability common in border city Tijuana.
Sweden #
We are told that carisoprodol is a class 4 drug in Sweden. (Thanks J)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know..
__________________________________________ color:purple] __________________________________________
I hope this helps!!!
-The Weasel's Mommy
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