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Is carisoprodol a narcotic?

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A narcotic is defined as a drug that produces a numbness or euphoric effect and is or can be physically addicting. Using this definition, Carisoprodol is NOT a narcotic.
It is rather a non-addictive muscle relaxant medication.
Like many medications, it can be harmful if abused / overdosed. It is otherwise safe and effective.

Improved Answer: It metabolizes to a very addictive older tranquilizer called Meprobamate (Miltown). It produces both psychological and physical dependence if abused. I know, I am a retired physician and I used to abuse the heck out of it.

First answer by ID1155949088. Last edit by Noxpox. Contributor trust: 7 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 0 [recommend question].

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