What is Soma?

Soma is the trade name for carisoprodol, which is converted into meprobamate (Miltown) in the body. Both carisoprodol and meprobamate are considered barbiturate-like sedatives. Miltown was originally developed to treat anxiety and hit the market in the 1950s. In 1957, over 36 million prescriptions for Miltown were written; it was the top selling minor tranquilizer that could allegedly make menopause and pregnancy a “happier experience.” In an effort to capture a piece of this...