Soma and its uses Soma (Carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is a prescription medicine that can be only used for 3 weeks. It starts its course of action within 30 min to 1 hour and shows its effect up to 6 hours. The medicine is taken orally with food or without food as directed by a physician. It works by relaxing the muscle and is followed by...