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Posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 16:36:09
I heard a doc say that SOMA is THEE most addicting medication because it metabolizes into MEPROBAMATE (Miltown) and that he's seen people go through HORRIBLE withdrawal.
I can't find anything supporting that it metabolizes into meprobamate or that it's highly addictive. If it's so addictive, why isn't it a scheduled med?
Jerry
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 18:26:42
In reply to is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 16:36:09
i was on soma after a car accident and it made be pass out. i could never get addicted to it. i do know some people that like it, but they like to feel tired and relaxed. i never heard it was addicted. i have a full bottle and 3 refills, i dont like it at all, unless i use it as a sleeping pill. it is not a narcotic, it is a muscle relaxant. you got me. i guess everyones different.
Posted by ed_uk on October 9, 2004, at 19:05:52
In reply to is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 16:36:09
yes, you're right it is metabolised to meprobamate. For more information you could try looking on Pubmed.
Ed
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 19:08:29
In reply to Re: is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by ed_uk on October 9, 2004, at 19:05:52
or you can try druginfo.com. it might help.
Posted by ed_uk on October 9, 2004, at 19:47:24
In reply to Re: is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 19:08:29
I found this on Pubmed,there are many more articles as well.
J Addict Dis. 1999;18(2):51-6. Related Articles, Links
Carisoprodol (soma): abuse potential and physician unawareness.Reeves RR, Carter OS, Pinkofsky HB, Struve FA, Bennett DM.
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson 39216, USA.
Carisoprodol is a noncontrolled skeletal muscle relaxant whose active metabolite is meprobamate, a Schedule IV controlled substance. Although several case reports have shown that carisoprodol has abuse potential, it continues to be widely prescribed. The usage patterns of 40 patients who had taken carisoprodol for three or more months (20 of whom had no history of substance abuse and 20 of whom carried a diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence) were reviewed and compared and a survey was conducted to assess physician awareness of the abuse potential of the drug. Findings showed that some patients using carisoprodol for over three months may abuse the medication, especially those individuals with a history of substance abuse. A significant percentage of the physician population is unaware of the potential of carisoprodol for abuse and of its metabolism to meprobamate, a controlled substance. Physicians should exercise caution when prescribing carisoprodol, especially if the patient has a history of substance abuse.
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 20:16:58
In reply to Re: is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by ed_uk on October 9, 2004, at 19:47:24
great post, i had no idea it was a controlled substance. i guess you learn something new everyday.
Posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 20:47:20
In reply to Re: is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE?, posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 20:16:58
> great post, i had no idea it was a controlled substance. i guess you learn something new everyday.
SOMA isn't a controlled substance, but it's metabolites are. Miltown is related to the benzos I think.
Posted by newwife on October 9, 2004, at 20:56:03
In reply to Re: is SOMA metabolized into MEPROBAMATE? » newwife, posted by jerrympls on October 9, 2004, at 20:47:20
thanks for the input. have a great night!
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