Soma Dangers And Overdose (Page 2)

could someone tell me if a person takes soma, can they overdose? my best friend im afraid is addicted and going to end up dead.

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Hi , i too face similar problem of muscle tension,but i have not taken any drug for this.i am leaving with it.i am trying to solve it without any drug,if possible.i advice you to stay away from drugs at least for this problem,try to make that particular muscle in motion whenever possible.

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Kevin, your story made me cry because I have been and still struggle with the same situation as your wife. I've had back surgery and still suffer with severe pain. Thankfully, my pain management doctor has prescribed the Fentanyl patch (Mylan brand so there is no risk of accidental overdose) for me and it helps a lot! It has helped me curb and control the cravings for Soma since it was mostly pain-based when I would take too much. Of course there are still times I want the "high," but my relationship with my fiance is more important that drugs to me. I also am thankful that both my parents and my fiance monitor my use of the medication by locking it up. Though I will admit I've gone so far as to jimmy the locks to get it, but I have since stopped and the now have a lock that is not nearly as easy to get into. So I get two pills in the morning before my mom goes to work and two when she gets home at night. Like I said, it's MUCH easier (if you or someone you know suffers with chronic pain) when I have the Fentanyl patch on because I get so much pain relief from that, that I don't feel I have to use more than prescribed of the Soma. I've been dealing with this addiction since 2006/2007.

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I will agree with you. I will be totally honest I have very severe chronic pain and I enjoy taking a soma every now and than to help relax my muscles so my back isn't hurting for legit reasons but A LOT of doctors won't even prescribe this drug I mean from a personal stand point I would never abuse this drug but still there are very few docs my pain management doc knew how much pain I was in extremely severe and she's a very caring doctor and she was very reluctant to even give me a very short course of this medication she gave me 5 to last the month I figure great I don't even take that many a month personally to me they are not addictive but than again I don't have an addictive personality and its not like they get me high or something. I've heard stories my reccommendation is stay away from this drug stay FAR away from soma.

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dead wrong it absolutly is a controlled substance schedule 5 I do believe

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I am due to have back surgery monday today is thursday was told do not take any blood thinners 5 days before surgery. is aspirin in soma? can i contiue to take them?

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Cindy- I have been taking approx 18-20 Somas per day. I am a 225 lb guy, but still way too much. How do I stop? If I tier down to 10, 6, 3,2,1,0 over 6-8 days is that ok.

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No I would spread it out a little longer after all, Soma is addictive, By taking so many you can cause serious problems with your Liver

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I am trying so hard to get off somas, but u can't sleep at night without them, I get no sleep, I want to quit but what do I do? I am hurting my 29 yr old daughter by continuing

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I have been on Soma for 4 years. I'm currently taking 2 every 3 hours and 4 at bedtime. I'm in the worst depression of my life and just picked up my refill (90 quantity for 1 Month). I'm seriously thinking of taking the whole prescription tonight, but I'm afraid it WON'T kill me...thoughts???

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@Depressed, don't take your whole bottle at once! While you know these drugs are powerful, the Benzos can really get you sick if you take a bunch or when you withdraw. Some people would think you are lucky that you have them!

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I dont think its to easy to overdose on. well not for me anyway. I am prescribed 3 a day also 3 oxycodone 10 a day, 2 lyrica and also use fentanyl 25 every 48 hr. Then at night 2 benedryl, 10 mg melatonin and 2 sleeping pills. Ive never had any interactions or problems. I take a non lrescribed sleeping pill as I was on a prescribed one but it didnt work as well.

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Dear Kevin B,

I would have to agree with a lot of your reply and information. But a comment that really got my attention was the comment about threatening the Dr along with the Pharmisist. I believe with all my heart, you can not blame the Dr or the Pharmacy. From my past, I never once blamed the Dr or Pharmacy for running out early. The reason I say you can't put the blame on the Dr or Pharmacy is because they do not force her to over take them. The only person you or she can blame, is herself. I've over taken before, but never did I go blaming the Dr or threatening the Dr. Nobody is forcing her to put those pills in her mouth except for her. I'm not writing this post to start a fight, I just hate to see Dr's get the brunt of it when they are only trying to help a patient who is in serious pain and in need of relief! No way, (if the patient represents themself well) can the Dr. see that they are addicted and over taking them. So please Kevin, all I ask is you don't blame and try and threaten the Dr. That is what they have worked so incredibly hard for and its not only a job, it's there livelihood you could take away. Now I've never ever heard of a pharmacy giving extra medication to a patient who has run out early and needs some until there next Dr. visit. But by all means, if that truly happen and that's what she told you and she is not getting them off the streets and lying to you, THEN I would definitely go and threaten the pharmacy. I would threaten them because no pharmacy in there right mind, (especially with the DEA the way they are) would give a patient more medication without a proscription if you see what I'm saying. I hope you get where I'm coming from and understand that I feel very passionate about friends and loved ones trying to put the blame on the Dr when they were only trying to help. It's a very heartwarming story and I'm so glad you rescued her life! Addiction is the worst disease in the world and people don't choose it. It truly just happens after trying to find relief and trying to get your life back to how it was when you were able to do everything you loved, while being pain free and enjoying life. I hope you don't take this post the wrong way, but see where I'm coming from. Thanks for reading and once again, congratulations on saving a life man! Your a true hero and a wonderful gentlemen! Take care and God bless you!

Aaron R.

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can someone please explain how long it takes soma to rid one's system??? if they took about 20 in the course of 3 days and go to doc in 15 days. will it be out of their system? no one seems to know

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Could taking 22 soma at once kill you?

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120 a day should have killed you that insane why would you do that

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Hey I took 3 soma on a evident hi Kim. They was something else is that too much to od

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I used to take soma and overdosed numerous times. I have been taken from one hospital to another by helicopter. I was taking 240 per week. It is the most dangerous medication I have ever seen. I made it so I was banned it couldn't be prescribed to me every again. I did that on purpose, because I liked the high so much that I would not have been able to stop unless I asked my doctor to nab them. You have every right to be concerned about your friend. If I were you I would at least call your friend doctors office and tell them. You wouldn't be asking for info on your friend, which you must tell them you are not interested in that part. You just simply are calling to say something to save your friend life. If you don't your friend could die.

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The guy doling out the soma to his wife is a control freak. She gets off on soma, and YOU get off on controlling her life! GET YOUR OWN PROGRAM MAN, IT IS CALLED ALANON!

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Thanks everyone abusing meds and bragging/asking lame questions here. Thanks for making it near impossible for those who need them to get a script. I am lucky I have a doctor who prescribes me what I need and who works closely with me. But if I have to switch doctors or the law changes, I and other poor souls are going to be hurting when the doctor is to afraid to prescribe these meds because of stories like these. And you are afraid even a little bit that your loved one has overdosed call 911 or poison control.

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I need to know asap friend took 25 somas in 1/2 day

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