What Is Carisoprodol (Soma)?

Possible Uses

This medication may be helpful in treating certain injuries. Specifically, it seems to treat strains and sprains, such as an ankle sprain. It may be paired with physical therapy and rest. This medication should help the muscles relax, letting the body heal itself faster. Carisoprodol may also help relieve pain from these injuries. It may also relieve pain from a broken bone, though only for a short period.

Most injuries that this medication treats seem to heal within a few weeks. After this, however, patients may not be allowed to take this medication. Doctors seem to prescribe other medications for long-term use.

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