Any Medication Similar To Soma? (Top voted first)

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I have been on Soma for about 2 months but it makes my stomach hurt so badly. Dr. has presribed other things but nothing works as well as the Soma. Does anyone know of a medication (nothing narcotic) that works the same or has the effect as the Soma. Now that I have read the addictive information would like to try something different. Thank you.

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You shouldn't have a terrible time finding Soma. I have had doctors say that they don't use Soma, mostly younger Doctors. But they are all hip to the addictive properties with Soma. I like Soma and have 2 Doctors who have no problem writing for it, although I only use one. You can bounce into a wall and laugh with Soma. What's wrong with that? Like Quaaludes without the quaa or the lude!

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I am 62 years old quite fit for my age. Medical professional. Was given Soma 15 years ago for muscle spasm. Dr ordered 4 a day but I only needed 1-2 and took for several years. When I quit taking them I had not heard any of the negative press or addiction news so just quit. I had no side effect and did not notice anything out of the ordinary.
With a unique HATHA yoga move done incorrectly I pinched a cervical nerve quite badly and was placed back on them after a terrible issue and experience with flexaril. It still zones me out and makes me feel like I will die for 16 hours. Soma gives me a kind of 'weird' feeling sometimes for about 30 minutes when I first take it. It is not unpleasant it is just 'different' Have been taking for about 6 years 2 x day then was rear ended in September of last year and then upped to 4 x day. Now the 'HORRIBLE SOMA SCARE' with the government control of MD's and making medical decisions. I am now dying of pain. Was given a new medication recently that is supposed to be similar to Soma ( skelaxin ) Not as effective but the kicker is instead of 30.00 a month it is 300.00 a month and gives me headaches (which I almost never get). I am beside myself with pain and have a good job that I love. I don't want to quit and OT's are in high demand but I may have to take early social security (one taking out instead of paying in). I sometimes wonder about the 'scares' and their timing). Drug companies' profits on old drugs are low but newer drugs are high. I sometimes wonder if they help fan the flames in hopes of increasing demand for some new high priced drug. I was actually told this by a neurologist that I used to work closely with.
Anyway. Good luck finding something that not only works but that allows you to eat as well...............

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Sounds like a jerk I have fired doctors for not letting me have the meds that work

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Hi, can you tell me where you are located to find a doctor that will perscribe soma. 5 back surgeries & was on it for 4 yrs was so helpfull in dealing with day to day of horrid pain. I am in Nj.

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California & Arizona. However now that Soma was moved to a schedule IV medicine it is harder to obtain!

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I live in leland n.c. and im looking for a doctor that will give me soma back. I was on it 8 years and my pain clinic made me come off well now they have tried lots of meds and so did my other dr and they said i could have them back but now my doctor says no. I need a new dr. that is willing to give them back for cramps and leg pain. I need 2 knee surgeries soon but cant have them if i cant get my meds back. Please help. {edited for privacy}.

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Eddy
? R u from
Hard to get Some in LA, California. Any suggestions
Would greatly appreciate all suggestions

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Soma can be addictive, but that is no reason to not try it to see if it has any therapeutic value for you? It is easier to discontinue than a Benzodiazepine. They are strong but lose their potency over time. I am taking a half most doses. I cut down from 3 to 1 a day before my Semi accident last month and it was very manageable!

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I have chronic neck pain and can't find a doctor to prescribe me soma or a pain medication to relieve my pain...I have been on all kinds of muscle relaxer but soma and a pain medication is the only thing that works..I have had 6 lamanectomys and nerve damage can you help me find a doctor in the Lynchburg VA AREA...

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I have been on soma for about 45 days, now my doctor say I am past 65 and SOMA is to addtive for me to take.So here I am in awful back pain and no pain releiver..I normaly just walk around the neighborhood till I get plum wore out then try to sleep may be two to three hrs a day.the most relief I can get is walking or standing.Sitting kills me,only a few minits will cause awful pain in my lower pack and top half of my butt and left thigh.

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