'Soma' is a brand name for the drug Carisoprodol.
Likewise, 'Vanadom' and 'CariSoma' are also brands of the same drug.
Carisoprodol, in turn, is a muscle relaxant that doubles as a pain killer.
In fact, it is not only one of the most powerful muscle relaxants in the market, but it is also one of the most prescribed.
It is available over-the-counter in drugstores and in on-line pharmaceuticals.
The reason why many pharmaceuticals are releasing generic medicine is to bring market prices down.
This is especially true with carisoprodol, which compared with non-generic brands, is enjoying sales per tablet that is less 25% to 75% in price.
carisoprodol, as a muscle relaxant is a misnomer.
It does not technically relax human muscles upon ingestion.
This drug actually 'helps' the afflicted muscles by blocking the human brain's pain receptors.
Once the pain is temporarily dulled, skeletal muscles tend to relax, thereby releasing the stiffness from the joints and the contractions from the afflicted areas.
This gives muscles the respite they need to heal faster, and relives the sufferer from more undue pain.
That is also the reason why, when health professional prescribe this drug, rest is also part of the equation.
How is Soma taken? As should be, any medication must be taken upon the advice of your doctor.
If your doctor has given you Soma for your pains, follow the medication he prescribes.
It is also advisable to seek the proverbial 'second opinion,' because carisoprodol, both generic and non-generic is a very potent drug.
Not everyone may use them.
However, the standard medication is 1 350 mg.
tablet every 4 hours, (or 1,400 mg.
a day) to be taken with a full glass of water.
It is important to space them at least 4 hours apart, but if your doctor prescribes them to be taken only when the pain is unbearable, then follow this plan.
Overdosing yourself with the drug may lead to low blood pressure, fainting, nausea, and disorientation.
Seek medical help in case you've accidentally done so.
Missing a dose will not harm you, so don't worry.
Soma has a window of effectivity of 4 to 6 hours, so in all likelihood, you won't need the next tablet before then.
Who should not take Soma? As I've said, not everyone may use Soma.
You may not take Soma if you are suffering from acute intermittent porphyria1.
Your medication plus Soma will wreak havoc on your system.
Because Soma is absorbed by the kidneys, you need to tell your doctor is you had once or have now kidney or live disease.
This may entail a special monitoring on your case, not to mention prescribing a much lower dosage than 35o mg.
Elderly people who are taking multiple medications may not take the drug, unless they are faithfully monitored by a health professional at all time.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are also not encouraged to take the drug.
Children below the age of 12 are also not encouraged to.
Remember, Soma is not in the league of aspirins and such.
Although the drug carisoprodol is generic, widely available and relatively inexpensive, it is a very potent medicine.
It is potent enough to induce addiction, drug dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
When in doubt, visit your doctor.
Trust me, if you are suffering now, wait 'til you see how taxing it is once you get mixed up with Soma.
Yes, sometimes doctors do have purposes.
Porphyria is a group of inherited disorders involving abnormalities in the production of heme pigments (the base material responsible for hemoglobin (red blood cell pigment), myoglobin (reddish muscle cell pigment), and another group of materials called cytochromes.
Likewise, 'Vanadom' and 'CariSoma' are also brands of the same drug.
Carisoprodol, in turn, is a muscle relaxant that doubles as a pain killer.
In fact, it is not only one of the most powerful muscle relaxants in the market, but it is also one of the most prescribed.
It is available over-the-counter in drugstores and in on-line pharmaceuticals.
The reason why many pharmaceuticals are releasing generic medicine is to bring market prices down.
This is especially true with carisoprodol, which compared with non-generic brands, is enjoying sales per tablet that is less 25% to 75% in price.
carisoprodol, as a muscle relaxant is a misnomer.
It does not technically relax human muscles upon ingestion.
This drug actually 'helps' the afflicted muscles by blocking the human brain's pain receptors.
Once the pain is temporarily dulled, skeletal muscles tend to relax, thereby releasing the stiffness from the joints and the contractions from the afflicted areas.
This gives muscles the respite they need to heal faster, and relives the sufferer from more undue pain.
That is also the reason why, when health professional prescribe this drug, rest is also part of the equation.
How is Soma taken? As should be, any medication must be taken upon the advice of your doctor.
If your doctor has given you Soma for your pains, follow the medication he prescribes.
It is also advisable to seek the proverbial 'second opinion,' because carisoprodol, both generic and non-generic is a very potent drug.
Not everyone may use them.
However, the standard medication is 1 350 mg.
tablet every 4 hours, (or 1,400 mg.
a day) to be taken with a full glass of water.
It is important to space them at least 4 hours apart, but if your doctor prescribes them to be taken only when the pain is unbearable, then follow this plan.
Overdosing yourself with the drug may lead to low blood pressure, fainting, nausea, and disorientation.
Seek medical help in case you've accidentally done so.
Missing a dose will not harm you, so don't worry.
Soma has a window of effectivity of 4 to 6 hours, so in all likelihood, you won't need the next tablet before then.
Who should not take Soma? As I've said, not everyone may use Soma.
You may not take Soma if you are suffering from acute intermittent porphyria1.
Your medication plus Soma will wreak havoc on your system.
Because Soma is absorbed by the kidneys, you need to tell your doctor is you had once or have now kidney or live disease.
This may entail a special monitoring on your case, not to mention prescribing a much lower dosage than 35o mg.
Elderly people who are taking multiple medications may not take the drug, unless they are faithfully monitored by a health professional at all time.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are also not encouraged to take the drug.
Children below the age of 12 are also not encouraged to.
Remember, Soma is not in the league of aspirins and such.
Although the drug carisoprodol is generic, widely available and relatively inexpensive, it is a very potent medicine.
It is potent enough to induce addiction, drug dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
When in doubt, visit your doctor.
Trust me, if you are suffering now, wait 'til you see how taxing it is once you get mixed up with Soma.
Yes, sometimes doctors do have purposes.
Porphyria is a group of inherited disorders involving abnormalities in the production of heme pigments (the base material responsible for hemoglobin (red blood cell pigment), myoglobin (reddish muscle cell pigment), and another group of materials called cytochromes.