Soma vs Valium

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Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles.Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. Valium belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
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mizmannilow | 24.04.14
I have 3 degenerative discs and at least one herniated disc (been years since last MRI). I know they have got a lot worst since then because I walk bent over & have severe shooting pains in my legs. Soma is the only thing that works when my muscles seem to bunch up in a knot. A very painful thing. My medicare company wants me off them because all of a sudden I turned 65. If I was to be on the steps or somewhere like that & have a bad spasm, that would be the end of me. I had rather have my soma than a broken hip or worse. I wish they would change their policy. It does not matter than I aged 1 year, my condition sure does not get better with age. Somas never have made me zombie-like or unable to drive or concentrate. this decision to take them away was not really based on who really needs them. Live with my spine one day and they would sure change their policy. I would rather pay full price for them than be somewhere and have a spasm. Maybe us "old & useless baby boomers" should get together and protest. I guess there is still a lot of "old hippie" in me. "Abbie was right!"
mizmannilow | 24.04.14
I have 3 degenerative discs and at least one herniated disc (been years since last MRI). I know they have got a lot worst since then because I walk bent over & have severe shooting pains in my legs. Soma is the only thing that works when my muscles seem to bunch up in a knot. A very painful thing. My medicare company wants me off them because all of a sudden I turned 65. If I was to be on the steps or somewhere like that & have a bad spasm, that would be the end of me. I had rather have my soma than a broken hip or worse. I wish they would change their policy. It does not matter than I aged 1 year, my condition sure does not get better with age. Somas never have made me zombie-like or unable to drive or concentrate. this decision to take them away was not really based on who really needs them. Live with my spine one day and they would sure change their policy. I would rather pay full price for them than be somewhere and have a spasm. Maybe us "old & useless baby boomers" should get together and protest. I guess there is still a lot of "old hippie" in me. "Abbie was right!"
guest | 05.06.13
I have been taking it for 10+ years for MS spasms in my legs. Works great.
SunnyDaze | 05.04.13
I have been on extremely strong muscle relaxers for the last 15 yrs or so and this is the ONLY one that has even come close to helping me. I take the generic form and sometimes it does make me feel tired but that is a small price to pay in my opinion for relief. No, it does not take away all my pain but then nothing does. If I did not take Soma, along with other other meds that are prescribed for ...
guest | 09.03.13
have trouble swallowing because it is so dry
truthbetold311 | 14.02.13
This is the ONLY muscle relaxer that is worth a damn, unless you want to take something that makes you lay flat on your back like flexeril and gives you cotton mouth like you drank too much. skelaxin - can you say USELESS and expensive on top of that.I always find it humorous that the doctors who won't prescribe soma because it is "addictive".it is "addictive" becau ...
male39 | 06.01.13
the best muscle relaxer there is, or ever will be. i have severe muscle spasms and finally explained to my doctor i am a grown man that desparately needed soma to take my back out of spasm and relieve my sciatica.the watson dan's are great. it is a terrible shame that because this medication is abusable it has been taken out of the hands of so many people who are suffering that need it ...
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sharen van | 15.11.13
Have had chronic back and neck pain for years, but because I was so young no one would believe me. Had multiple neck injuries as teen in high school and at that time there were no advanced imaging technologies of today. Years of pain killers only muffled the pain where I could function. Then in ER visit they gave me Valium for 10 days. I dreamed for the first time in years, I was able to get comfortable to get a good night sleep. Now the neurosurgeon is saying its time for surgery . they lessened the muscle relaxer to xanaflex and only sleep 4 hours then wide awake again.
sharen van | 15.11.13
Have had chronic back and neck pain for years, but because I was so young no one would believe me. Had multiple neck injuries as teen in high school and at that time there were no advanced imaging technologies of today. Years of pain killers only muffled the pain where I could function. Then in ER visit they gave me Valium for 10 days. I dreamed for the first time in years, I was able to get comfortable to get a good night sleep. Now the neurosurgeon is saying its time for surgery . they lessened the muscle relaxer to xanaflex and only sleep 4 hours then wide awake again.
guest | 01.05.13
I was prescribed this drug in 1984 and It completely destroyed my health and ruined my life. I became addicted to it and the protracted withdrawal effects lasted years and were absolutely horrific
Samantha | 23.04.13
I am a 26 year old female who has suffered from panic attacks and anxiety since high-school. I got to the point to where I was so anxious that I could not eat and was down to 97lbs. I was on klonopin for a while until my body became immune to it. I started losing more weight and even hair. I was then switched to valium and it is certainly a miracle drug. NO side effects what so ever... I am puttin ...
charideeanne | 28.03.13
i ended up falling and gettting a concussion. i was in so much pain at the er here near my house that i was having a major panic attack where i stopped breathing for a minute or two at a time. they came in to check on me and the doctor who saw me came back with his nurse with two 5 mg valium and dilauded for the pain cause i hurt really bad. but the valium helped me calm down within 20 minutes of ...
polly | 26.02.13
poisen dredfull drug