Soma belongs to a group of drugs known as the muscle relaxants.
They block nerve impulses that are transmitted to the brain. Some
is used to treat injuries and other painful muscular conditions and
is basically a muscle relaxer that blocks pain sensations between
the brain and the nerves. Together with rest and physical therapy
it is used to treat injuries and other painful disorders and
musculoskeletal conditions.
This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as well which
may not be listed in the medication guide. This drug could get you
addicted so should only be used for the purpose it was prescribed
for. Only the person who has been advised to take it should take it
and no one else. It should be kept in a secure place where others
don’t get it. You might face withdrawal symptoms once you stop
taking it. It should be stopped only with consultation with the
doctor. It should be tapered off before stopping at once. The drug
could cause side effects that may or may not impair your thinking
or reactions. Be alert while driving and avoid consuming alcohol
while on this drug.