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Soma Information

Soma is a muscle relaxer used to help relieve pain. The drug works by blocking the nerve signals from the nerves in the muscles to the brain. It is used to treat patients who have suffered from muscular injuries. Physical therapy is also used in conjunction to help patients heal from the injury.

  1. Addiction

    • Soma is an addictive substance. Some patients take high doses to sleep longer or mix it with other drugs. This is a dangerous act that can lead to overdose and dependency.

    Dose

    • Doses of Soma are dependent on the doctor. The typical dose of Soma is 350 mg. Taking more than the doctor recommends can lead to overdose situations.

    Administration

    • Soma is a large, white pill that is bitter in taste. The pill should be taken using a full glass of water. It should also be taken whole and not divided. The patient might want to drink a flavored beverage to mask the bitter taste.

    Drugs to Avoid

    • When taking Soma, it's important not to take any other kinds of sedatives. Do not take any sleeping pills or other muscle relaxers. Do not take any cold or allergy medications either because these also have sedatives included.

    Side Effects

    • Soma can cause seizures if the patient abruptly quits using it after long-term use. High doses can cause extreme muscle weakness, fast heartbeat and paralysis.

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