Pain killers are probably the most used medications in the
world. Implying muscular pain is one of the most common ailments in the world.
Coming back from the workplace we often find ourselves
massaging our pain inflicted limbs or muscles. Our pursuit for our dreams and
goals often makes us ignore these painful sensations and keep going, often aggravating
the condition in the process.
Pain can be classified into two main parts based on the
intensity of the pain;
- Acute pain
- Chronic pain
Acute pain is the more common form of pain. Ever had a
stinging sensation when you touched a hot pan? Or a burning sensation when you
fall down and scrape your knee? This sensation is acute pain. Normally it comes suddenly and fades away
soon enough as well. Usually lasting for a few hours to a few months.
A basic feature of acute pain is that the painful sensation
also goes away as the cause of the pain is taken care of. In case the pain
stays for a long period of time, it can gradually morph to chronic pain which
is a far more troublesome form of pain.
So what can I do to fight back acute pain?
There are many medications out in the market that can help a
person get rid of the trouble of enduring the acute pain. Most of these
painkillers are actually muscle relaxants that relax the muscle and thereby
bring pain relief to the user.
One such medication for acute pain is Soma.
Soma is the brand version of Carisoprodol which is a
centrally acting muscle relaxant. However the medication can be taken regularly
since the pain med is milder in nature compared to other pain meds.
But in true reality, Soma is not
a true muscle relaxant. Muscle relaxants actually target the pain inflicted
specific muscle fibers of the body. But in case of Soma (Carisoprodol) the
compound acts on the central nervous system acting as a mental relaxant instead
of a muscle relaxant. As the mind is relaxed, the pain seems to fade away. It
is just that Soma has widespread effects.
Pain killers are considered to be addictive… Is Soma addictive too?
Soma is not harmful in itself. Most often, doctors prescribe
Soma for acute pain purposes. But it can be harmful when it is interacted with
other compounds or alcohol. As the medication is taken with alcohol, it can
have serious implications. Mixing alcohol and Carisoprodol will
worsen drowsiness, reduce cognitive ability, and impair motor functioning. Some
people mix Soma and alcohol because it induces a relaxing euphoria.
As already stated, Soma
is not addictive in itself. It simply acts more like a catalyst for the harmful
consequences by interacting with the compounds.
What can I do to avoid any harmful consequences with Soma?
Maintaining a few basic precautions can help us avoid any
unwanted effects on our body by the use of Soma.
Few examples are:
- Avoid the use of alcohol with Soma pain medication.
- Mixing Soma with other pain medications can be harmful as well.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this drug
- People with kidney, lung and heart diseases should avoid this drug as well.
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