Diversion ControlDivisionDrug Chemical Evaluation Section CARISOPRODOLTrade ame SomaDecember Introduction Carisoprodol is a prescription drug marketed since 1959 is a centrally acting muscle ID: 844242
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Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion ControlDivisionDrug & Chemical Evaluation Section CARISOPRODOL(Trade ame: Soma®)December Introduction Carisoprodol is a prescription drug marketed since 1959. is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. The diversion and abuse of carisoprodol have increased in the last decade. Licit Uses Carisoprodolis used as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for relief of acute, painful Chemistry Carisoprodol is isopropyl Pharmacology Carisoprodol does not directly affect skeletal muscle in man. Skeletal muscle relaxant action of carisoprodol may be related to its sedative properties. Recent animal studies conducted under the directive of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicate that subjective effects of carisoprodol may be similar to other central Illicit Uses Carisoprodol abuse escalated in the last decade in the United States. For the 2012National Survey on Drug Use and HealthNSDH) data3.69 million peopleaged 12 and olderused Somafor nonmedical reasons in their lifetime Illicit distribution According to the Diversion Drug Trendspublished by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEAon the trends in the diversion of controlled and noncontrolled pharmaceuticalscarisoprodol one of the most commonly diverted drugs.Diversion and abuse of carisoprodol wasprevalent throughout the country. In March 2011, the treet prices for Somaranged from $1 to $5 per tablet.Diversion methods include doctor shopping for the purpose of obtainingmultiple prescriptions and Control status Carisoprodol is cheduleIV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act Comments and additional information are welcomed by the Drug and Chemical Evaluation SectionFax 362250elephone 3623249or Email DPE@usdoj.gov .