Soma and Gabapentin

[reflekt]

Could Soma and Gabapentin be safely used together recreationally?

Or would it just be dumb/pointless? I understand they are both depressants which is risky.

Thanks

 

[Swimmingdancer]

They can generally be used together in smaller than usual doses or in someone tolerant to one or both. But be careful, and start with a significantly lower dose of each than normal, because central nervous system and respiratory depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased by taking these 2 drugs together. Taking them both together could also possibly increase the risk of other side effects. The drugs do have slightly different effects, but whether or not you would find it "pointless" is a very subjective question. Carisoprodol (Soma)'s effects are: analgesia, anxiolysis, muscle relaxation, sedation, drowsiness, mild euphoria. Gabapentin's effects are: analgesia (particularly for neuropathic pain), possibly some/limited anxiolysis, anticonvulsant, possibly some sedation/drowsiness, possibly limited/mild antidepressant. Also of course different people are affected differently by these drugs. I have never taken them together myself.

 

[Morphling]

I personally hate neurontin, I almost fell asleep driving on that shit. But to answer your question, they can be safely used together, I was scribed both by my neurologist. As for pointless...I'd rather eat two benadryl with my somas than eat neurontin.

Both the gabapentin and carisopridol work on your gaba receptors, so yes, there is increased risk.

 

[Thanatos]

^ actually the mechanism of action for gabapentin has yet to be discovered. But anyways, yes the two together are a very nice combo, especially for anxiety, general mental tension, and light analgesia. I've never had a problem with being over sedated but I have extremely high tolerance to both agents. It is both effective recreationally, and first and foremost therapeutically if your nerve pain isn't too bad.
What doses will you be taking? Be sure to asses gabapentin fully before using a lot as it can induce some tremors and blurred vision. Avoid the Soma Shakes as well, you are aware of those correct?