Reasons why Soma pill is prescribed

We all have faced muscle pain problems at some point of time in our lives. It has a wearing effect on those who suffer. Be it for any reason- from a sprain to a severe muscle injury- the pain can drain the energy out of us and make us feel weak. The discomfort can stay for a long period of time, making our day-to-day activities hard to carry out.

There are a number of muscle relaxers available for the treatment of muscle pain but none can beat the effectiveness of Soma pill- a fast-acting muscle relaxer. It can beat acute muscle pain easily with its fast-action pain relief. The generic name of this muscle relaxer is Carisoprodol.

Why is Soma pill prescribed for muscle pain?

·         Soma pill is a painkiller that specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. It is therefore known as a muscle relaxer.

·         This medication is basically prescribed as a first-aid treatment in case of muscle injuries and muscle tension.

·         It is a mild form of a muscle relaxer that can treat mild to moderate levels of muscle pain.

·         This painkiller is safe for daily use because it comes with no severe side-effects.

·         Its half life is with only 2 hours of peak-effects, as the drug quickly leaves the body through renal and non-renal routes. This reduces the possibility of drug accumulation in the body.

Working mechanism of Carisoprodol:

Carisoprodol is a pharmacologically active drug that can change the neuronal pathways of the pain signals. When the nerves from the affected area send in the pain signals to the brain, Carisoprodol can block these signals out by simply binding to the pain receptors. It has got a weak affinity to the pain receptors that makes it bind to them. As a result, the brain is not able to process the pain sensations and we feel relieved from the discomfort.

This painkiller is also known to induce sleepiness with its effect on the nervous system. As it can cause dizziness at times, it is advised to avoid activities like driving or operating heavy machinery while dosing on it.

Possible drug interactions of Soma pill:

The following is the list of medications which you should avoid while taking Soma pill-

·         Drugs that contain diazepam

·         Sleeping pills

·         Anxiety medications

·         Anti-depressants

·         Antifungal medicines

·         Chemotherapy medicines

·         Antibiotics like linezolid or erythromycin

·         Wake-promoting agents like smart drugs

·         Other painkillers or muscle relaxers

·         Herbal medications

·         Non-prescription medicines like vitamins, minerals, etc.

Soma pill dosage:

Soma 250 mg and 350 mg are the ideal doses for most patients. The ideal way to take the dose is three times a day and at bedtime as well. In case you are taking Soma 500 mg (which is recommended under severe conditions), you can take this dose only twice a day.

The prescribed dose can be taken either before or after a meal, as prescribed. Make sure that you do not consume alcoholic drinks at the time of dosing on this painkiller.

Also, you should take the daily doses at the same as prescribed by your doctor. Do not kip doses. If you tend to miss a dose, do not take double dose at the same time. Just take your next dose at the prescribed time.