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which one of my doctors should I talk to about this?

May 5, 2012 Carisoprodol
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I have two doctors I see on a regular basis. A Psychiatrist which prescribes me my meds based on my depression and bi-polar needs, and I also see a Primary Care Doctor. I was recently hospitalized for several days and the doctor in the hospital added a new medication called Soma and I think the generic version of that is Carisoprodol. My question is which I believe this is a muscle relaxer. Which one of my doctors should I talk to about continuing this medication and for them to prescribe it? Would it be something a Psych Doc Would more likely prescribe or a family care doctor?

Chosen Answer:

I took Paxil for depression years ago and had horrible side effects when my body started to reject the drug. I didn’t eat or sleep for a week straight! Now there is a commercial on TV that talks about how there is a huge lawsuit against the drug company that made Paxil. Women who were pregnant and took Paxil were having baby’s born with birth defects.

Do your own research and NEVER take a doctors word for it and follow blindly. This is your life, your body, and your health. NO ONE is more of an expert than YOU =)

Watch this amazing documentary (Making a Killing) on prescription psych drugs and the drug and health industry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKYAmg5gi…
by:
on: 7th February 11

Why did I blackout from my medication?

May 3, 2012 Carisoprodol
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Yesterday my doctor prescribed me Tramadol 50mg, Carisoprodol (Soma) 200-3mg, But/Apap/Caf (Not sure what this is?) 50/30 mg. & Xanax (Aprazolam) 2mg. This is what the bottles say.
I’m supposed to take them all twice a day.

I took them all for the first time last night and within 30 minutes, I completely blacked out. I sent text messages I dont remember sending, I did a lot of things actually that I dont remember doing. And I passed out before 9pm.

How in the world am I supposed to take them TWICE a day?

Before I was put on these meds, I was taking Xanax 1mg which werent helping, Soma of a lesser dosage, the same but/apap/caf & fiorcet. And none of these medications were really helping me.

What do I do? ):
Thanks for the information. Do you know what exactly could be triggering the black out though? Yes, I’m sure of the directions. Each bottle says “Take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day.”
My doctor gave them to me because I was in a pretty bad accident back in November and I get anxiety attacks, migrains, back & neck pain all the time and it’s constant. Nothing so far has really seemed to be helping too much though, so I figured that’s why he uped my dosage. About the Carisoprodol, I’m not sure then what 200-3 means. They are round and pretty big. One side is almost like a light violet color and the other side is white. They say E 724.

Chosen Answer:

Really? Your Dr. gave you all of those for what? Tramadol is a pain reliever But/apap is too but it is a barbiturate. Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer that is metabolized as methocarbamol and miltown, both sedatives. There isn’t a 200 or 3mg dose of Soma though, it comes in 250mg and 350mg. Xanax is a benzodiazepine and two mg is a high dose.

You probably blacked out because they are all sedatives, and mixing them is dangerous (hence the blackout). I’d call your Dr or pharmacist and ask them which ones you really need to take. Or take just what you feel is necessary, instead of all of them. Like I said, it is a dangerous mix.
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on: 13th January 11

What is this muscle pain behind my chin?

April 27, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I have this pain that is behind my chin, or i guess my inner-lower jaw. When i feel there, its on the right, under my chin, and when i feel it is sort of a bump. I am guessing this is some sort of muscle pain and I would really love an answer on how to fix it or make it stop, please give me an answer ASAP
Thank you for your time

Chosen Answer:

If it is an actual bump, you may need to get it checked by a doctor. It may not be muscular in nature.
by: Amanda
on: 30th September 08

I have mid back pain in the muscles that parallel the spine. Dull pain with a very hard muscle.?

April 21, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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My doctor gave me 5mg of cyclobenzaprine which helped but the muscle pain and condition (very hard, with distinct line shape, not a ball or knot) returned. It never really went away it just got smaller. I’ve had this pain for several years and now that I have a child that I need to carry. It’s very unconfortable and slowly wears me out. It’s not a sharp pain but a dull pain that last all day until I’m able to get off my feet and rest my back.

Chosen Answer:

Its the spine curvature problem, when nerves are pulled, muscles on the side become very tight.

so go for manual spine manupulation therapy, carry child will be more taxing on the spine
by: Dr Mao
on: 20th October 07

Protein supplements, muscle pain and possible kidney issue?

April 10, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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I’ve been having muscle pain on the left and right side of my body in the ribcage area underneath my arms (lats) but the pain sometimes shoots into the front of my ribcage too. At first my doctor and I have come to the conclusion that the pain is muscle strain from working out. So I stopped working out about two weeks ago, pain went away, so I started taking protein supplements again 3 days ago but without working out and it seems the pain is starting to come back.

Does this sound like some sort of Kidney issue?

Chosen Answer:

Hard to comment on the protein issue – just watch out for the psychological angle in all this. Psychology can cause ungodly amounts of pain and distress – real pain too. And the pain will come and go without making much sense.

As you get older and older, you begin to realize that one heck of a lot of pain and distress isn’t “real” – it does hurt – but it’s some strange psychological deal the body gets into. You’ll notice that going to the doctor and getting a little reassurance will ‘cure” the pain – but it will come back later….

There’s a Dr. Sarno who wrote one very interesting book about this called “healing backpain” – you can get it for about nothing off of Amazon if you buy it used.
by: Morpheus
on: 8th September 09

What is Soma?

March 29, 2012 Carisoprodol
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The doctor took me off Durgesic Patches and gave me a medication called Soma (Carisoprodol) what is soma and does it have the same affects as a narcotic? This better not be one of those stupid muscle relaxers!
Well, I mean does it have narcotic affects? Why do they consider it to be habit forming if it’s just a muscle relaxent?

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I’m really surprised your Dr. took you directly from a Duragesic patch to Soma, unless you were on a Duragesic patch for a short period of time post opperative? A Duragesic patch delivers Fentany which is a synthetic opiate pain killer that is 80 times stronger than Morphine. Soma is a muscle relaxant that has no opiate properties. Though technically not a narcotic it is now a scheduled medicine in most states because it is widely abused and addictive. It does give a euphoric effect especially when taken in a larger dose that 350mg which is the only dose it comes in, and when taken on an empty stomach. Fentanyl and the Duragesic patch are a second line drug that are usually only used for those that do not respond to heavy opiates such as Oxycontin, Diauladid and such. And to stop you cold turkey is odd unless this was a post operative short term situation. If you find yourself in withdrawal you need to tell you Doctor that you are “requesting” to be tapered down from the Fentanyl. If they do so it will probably by Duragesic to Percocet, to Vicodin then no opiates. Soma can be taken in conjunction with all the above as it works at blocking pain in a different manner than opiates. The only way I can see this change in meds is if you were on the patch very short term or your Doctor is suspecting abuse of the drug
by: alohamalibu2000
on: 8th February 08

Is more than 4 Soma per day safe?

March 25, 2012 Carisoprodol
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I was recently prescribed darvocet and Soma for a chronic muscle pain condition. I used to take 4 per day, the max daily recommended dose. But when I saw my doctor he said that if needed I could take up to 6.

I looked online and in the literature and info out there, it says that the max dose per day of Soma [Carisoprodol] is 4.

My muscles really hurt bad and would like to take more if it is safe. But obviously don’t want to kill myself and realize that sometimes doctors mess up. I called the pharmacy and they just say follow your dr’s orders, so not much help.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with soma and if so, if you’ve ever taken or been prescribed more than 4 per day? Or even better, hopefully a nurse or doctor on here if that’s not hoping too much. thanks again everyone. i’ve posted a lot of questions lately and have gotten so many great and helpful answers.
The only reason i am questioning the doctor’s order is because the prescription has been being filled for over a year on refills, so the prescription instructions are the same on the bottle [take 4 a day as needed for pain].

but he verbally told me otherwise. and doctors are human and make mistakes. they are busy and may have made a mistake. i was hoping to hear from someone that has taken it, or knows otherwise.

also, i tried calling the doctor this morning but he is on vacation for 2 weeks.

Chosen Answer:

It is okay to take 6 a day. I have taken that many for a long period of time. I know they have a long half life, they keep building up in your system so you dont want to take any more than that.
by: charleejo
on: 23rd March 08

What would the symptoms be as a over dose.A hand written quiz for a E.M.T. class.?

March 22, 2012 Carisoprodol
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100 Lotrel 10/20mg?
100 Bisoprl/HCTZ 5/6.25mg?
100 Tricor 145mg?
100 Fluoxetine 20mg?
30/100 Carisoprodol 350mg?
60/100 Hydrocodone 5/500mg?
All the above all at ones?

Chosen Answer:

Willy, whatever is going wrong around you please don’t do this.
Go to see a doctor or a counsellor or join a help group.
If all around you seems dark find a way to bring the light back into your life. I have been there and it was bad but things got better and I’m very glad that I gave it the time it needed.
I know people who have tried and failed and they say that it was the worse thing they could have done.
by: Debi
on: 24th October 07

Can I take these drugs together?

March 21, 2012 Carisoprodol
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My dentist gave me Carisoprodol (a muscle relaxer) for my tight jaw muscles, and my doctor gave me Xanax for my anxiety. Can I take these together or will it not be good if I do?

Chosen Answer:

http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php

It would have moderate interactions at most.

Long list here but in alphabetical order.

Type in carisoprodol and it will list all the drugs that it has interactions with.
by: jc
on: 10th April 08

muscle pain?

March 11, 2012 Muscie Pain Q&A
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i am experiencing very bad muscle pain in my tricep when i play football (throwing). nothing i do helps to make it go away. my friends say i am throwing the ball too hard but i want ur opinion. if it helps i can throw a junior football 50 yards and i am 13. thank you so much!

Chosen Answer:

Slow down, let the arm heal. You keep going and you might damage it more and you might not be throwing a ball for a long time. Get it check out, you know a Doctor.
by: pappyg
on: 2nd March 08

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