Brief Answer: XXXXXXX (
Carisoprodol) is a safe drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your history and it is unfortunate that you have to suffer from
chronic pain due to medical negligence in the past, and despite multiple surgeries/procedures, you have not had adequate pain relief. In addition, you also suffer from
chronic insomnia.
XXXXXXX (carisoprodol) is a safe and effective medication for pain relief and it has a side effect of causing drowsiness/sedation, which is also helping you. However, this medication has been tested only for short durations and its benefit beyond one month of use is not well known. So, you can safely use it for
short periods of 3-4 weeks and then, you need to give a break.
For sedation,
zolpidem with
melatonin combination (sold as Zolsoma in India) is a good and effective medication. I would advise against using valium or any other
benzodiazepine for long-term due to the risk of addiction/dependence.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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