Soma (Carisoprodol) Withdrawal Effects

Brand Name: Soma
Generic Name: Carisoprodol

Generic Carisoprodol is a musculoskeletal medicine that acts on the nerves of the central nervous system, by blunting the sensation of pain, and induces drowsiness. This medicine has the potential of becoming a habit-forming drug, because of its’ pain-relieving properties.

Generic Soma provides relief from acute pain if taken at the right dose, for the right period of time. It is a short-term medicine, and should be taken to relieve severe pain that usually lasts for 2-3 weeks. When individuals take Soma 350mg tablets for an unduly long time span, it can lead to serious withdrawal effects, and may even involve hospitalization in medically compromised patients. Respiratory depression, coma, and even death, has been reported in some such cases.