The word “Soma” originates in ancient times with the Aryans of India as the name of an important, sacred drug, which they lauded in their myths and religious hymns. In the Veda, which is some of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, Soma is a god and a sacred drink. Savvy marketeers of the current drug adopted the same name for Meda Pharmaceuticals’ painkiller.
In modern medicine of today, Soma is a muscle relaxant medicine that is prescribed regularly by doctors, mostly to patients with painful musculoskeletal related injuries. It is a very strong medicine that controls muscle pain by blocking the nerve signals from reaching the brain.
Soma may have sedative properties and therefore it may impair the mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Soma is very addictive and should not be the only treatment for musculoskeletal problems. Plenty of rest and physical therapy must be used to conjunction with Soma. Research has also shown that rest and physical therapy are much more effective as long-term cures than Carisoprodol, which is usually not prescribed past three weeks.
This medication has the potential to be habit-forming. If you take Soma for longer than two to three weeks, you are more likely to become addicted to it. Addictions to Carisoprodol can vary from mild to severe, depending on how long you’ve been taking the drug, as well as your dosage. If you find yourself taking more pills than prescribed or seeking out other doctors for more prescriptions, you likely have an addiction to Carisoprodol.
Prevent yourself from becoming addicted to Soma. Addictions are difficult to overcome.