April 13, 2008

Muscle Relaxers and Sedation

Muscle relaxers are sold under the trade names of Flexeril, Soma, Valium, and others. These medications help to relieve muscle spasm, but may also make patients quite drowsy. Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injuries and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains. Soma Carisoprodol may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Muscle relaxers are generally poorly tolerated and don’t particularly relax muscle so much as sedate, and are avoided for most people. If there is a difference in leg lengths, this may be corrected.

Muscle relaxers are recommended for a muscular spasm or cramp only if the underlying reason is an injury. They may not be very useful for cramps due to other more physiological reasons. Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injury and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains. Muscle relaxers are useful for enabling movement in people with back conditions so they can participate in physical therapy at our Physical Therapy Center.

Soma Carisoprodol may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Soma medication provides temporary relief and must be used in addition to rest, physical therapy and other measures. Because this medication makes an injury temporarily feel better, do not attempt to lift or exercise too soon.

Soma alone will not heal your muscles. You need to follow the program of physical therapy, rest, or exercise that your doctor prescribes. Soma should be used under your doctor’s care and supervision. If you experience side effects while taking soma, contact your physician immediately. Soma should not be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.

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