Well, believe it or not, Carisoprodol (Soma) is a fairly potent sedative. It's in a class of drugs referred to as non-Barbiturate. The name is a little deceptive, as non-Barbiturates are called so because although they are chemically different than Barbiturates, they are very similar in their action. Carisoprodol is essentially a pro-drug for Meprobamate. Meprobamate was a very popular sedative back in the day. It was known commonly as Miltown and prescribed liberally.
It's a common misconception that Carisoprodol is not a potent drug. It should be treated just like a Barbiturate in that you can overdose easily on it and the withdrawal syndrome can be severe or even deadly. Prescriptions for this drug have declined sharply in recent years, as people have demonstrated that it's actually a drug prone to misuse, dependence and addiction.
How severe is your withdrawal syndrome right now? Can you give us a fairly detailed picture of what you're experiencing both mentally and physically? I'll wait for your answer!