Pain o Soma is a muscle relaxant that prevents the transmission of pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Pills are used to treat skeletal muscle disorders including pain or damage along with rest and physical therapy. If you have porphyria, an enzyme problem with symptoms affecting the neurological system or skin, or if you have a reaction to carisoprodol or meprobamate, you shouldn't use Soma. Carisoprodol can enter breast milk and make a nursing infant sleepy. Inform your doctor if you are nursing a baby. Anyone under the age of 16 is not permitted to take soma. The side effects of this medication may affect older persons more severely. - Pillspalace