Soma is a muscle relaxant of central action. It has a rapid onset of action and is used to block pain sensations, associated with musculoskeletal system diseases. Soma is prescribed to patients, who suffer from impaired physical function. The drug effectively eliminates the acute pain and discomfort, caused by a variety of musculoskeletal diseases, including the most common ones:

• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

To alleviate pain and improve the psychosocial status of patients, Soma tablets are used. They contain 250 mg or 350 mg of the active component Carisoprodol, which exerts a muscle relaxant effect. The drug reduces pain and muscle discomfort in two ways. First, Carisoprodol changes the interneuronal activity in the spinal cord and brain. Then, Carisoprodol is transformed into active metabolites, which exert a sedative and anxiolytic effect. Soma works well regardless of the localization and severity of musculoskeletal pain. Soma is very effective for relieving acute pain that affects:

• Joints
• Bones
• Ligaments
• Tendons
• Muscles

To address both psychosocial and physical aspects of the pain, the following recommendations should be observed:

• During the day, patients should take 4 tablets Soma.
• Approximately equal intervals should be maintained between the doses.
• The last tablet is taken before bedtime.

Treatment usually begins with the use of a single 250 mg dose. If this dose does not allow blocking pain sensations, it can be upped to 350 mg. Patients with severe symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases may be advised to begin treatment with a dose of 350 mg. The recommended daily dose of Soma depends on the severity of the musculoskeletal system diseases, as well as on the patient’s sex. During the selection of the dosing regimen, it must be noted that:

• Women are more sensitive to the anesthetic effect of Carisoprodol.
• The effect of active metabolites of Carisoprodol on men and women is approximately the same.

The total daily dose for men or women should not exceed 1400 mg. Usually the duration of treatment is up to 7 days. The maximum duration of continuous Soma intake should not exceed 21 days. Like any other muscle relaxant, Soma can cause side effects, even if the patient complies with the recommendations for use 100%. However, exceeding the maximum daily dose and prolonged use of Soma significantly increases the risk of adverse reactions. During the period of use of any Carisoprodol-containing medicines, the most frequent side effects are:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache

Less common possible body responses to Carisoprodol are pain in the upper abdomen, a decrease in the level of red blood cells, leukocytes and platelets, feeling hot, erythema, a reduction in blood pressure or tachycardia. The following side effects of Soma are usually mild, yet they can become serious for patients, who drive a car or operate complicated mechanisms:

• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Coordination problems
• Increased reaction time

Soma can worsen driving skills, like alcohol or psychoactive medications. If you have neuropsychological or behavioral complications after the administration of Soma, you should not drive or operate other mechanisms. Alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, antidepressants or other CNS depressants in combination with Soma can enhance each other’s action and cause severe side effects. In patients who take too much Soma, tolerance and a physical dependence can develop. The good news is that Soma rarely causes side effects. If they do happen, most of them are mild and do not tend to last long. The patient should inform his doctor if he notices any undesirable effect, especially if it is severe. To reduce the risk of side effects, it is better to maintain a 4-hour interval between the doses. Intake of Soma pills before the meals will avoid gastrointestinal complications. Soma tablets appeared on sale in 1959 and were sold all over the world for a long time. They helped millions of patients alleviate acute pain, and most of them did not experience any side effects. In 2007, the European Medical Agency (EMA) suspended the marketing authorization of Soma throughout the EU. Such a decision was made after the EMA concluded that the benefits of Carisoprodol no longer exceed the potential risks. Today, you can buy Soma in the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still believes that the benefit-risk balance is positive. To limit the”off-label” use of Soma, the FDA placed the active ingredient Carisoprodol into the list of controlled substances. In the US, Soma generics are also sold under the international non-proprietary name “Carisoprodol”. American suppliers of generics Soma are many pharmaceutical companies, including:

• Hikma
• Vintage
• Aurobindo
• Watson
• Ingenus

The price of Soma pills 250 mg or 350 mg is not very high, at least for most patients. The low price of Soma is due to the great competition from generics. Generic drugs are usually cheaper than a branded drug. Today, you can buy Soma online in the EU or any other region of the world. You can also order cheap Soma generics online and one of the best muscle relaxants will be delivered to the specified address.