Treating discomfort associated with certain painful muscle conditions. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
Soma is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It works in the brain and spinal cord to relax the muscles. It also causes drowsiness.
Do NOT use Soma if:
* you are allergic to any ingredient in Soma or to similar medicines (eg, meprobamate)
* you have the blood disorder porphyria
* you take sodium oxybate (GHB) or meprobamate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Soma :
Some medical conditions may interact with Soma . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
* if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, prostate problems, or seizures
* if you have a history of alcohol or other...