Treating discomfort associated with certain painful muscle conditions. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.

Soma is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It works in the brain and spinal cord to relax the muscles. It also causes drowsiness.

Some medical conditions may interact with Soma . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, prostate problems, or seizures
if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Soma . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Sodium oxybate (GHB) because severe drowsiness and prolonged sleep may occur
Meprobamate because it may increase the risk of Soma 's side effects
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Soma may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.