Posted by CarolAnn on September 13, 2000, at 11:59:25
I won't bore you with the details, but I have something going on with my jaw muscles and am on a muscle relaxant called, "SOMA", generic name, "Carisoprodol". I looked it up and got basic info, but could not find any answer to my main question: Is there an effective alternative with a less sedating effect? Here I'm treating my depression fatigue with Adderall and now I've got this other stuff adding to the fatigue. I know I don't have any "interactions" to worry about, but I just keep thinking that there's got to be something that will help muscles relax without making me need a nap! What about something topical? Also, I'm reading that one of the side effects is "depression and/or irritablility", since I already have those, it seems a bit nonsensical to take a medicine which can cause them.
Thanx to everyone who can help, and 'yes', I am asking my Dr. the same questions, but you know Dr's, my chances are better for hearing something from you all first! Thank you again, CarolAnn
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