Carisoprodol vs. Tramadol – Which is better muscle relaxant?

Carisoprodol and Tramadol are different muscle relaxants available under different brand names. How to choose the best among the both in terms of safety, efficacy, price, and other attributes? Read further to know.

Carisoprodol is useful for treating short-term acute pain conditions and Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe intramuscular, preoperative, and intravenous pain. The study of Cariprodol vs. Tramadol says that Carisoprodol is much more effective than Tramadol. Their onset of action differs in 30 minutes. Carisoprodol started acting in the body after 30 minutes of intake whereas the action of Tramadol started after 1 hour of intake. Moreover, the price of Carisoprodol is much cheaper than Tramadol. In terms of safety, both muscle relaxants are classified as Schedule IV controlled substances in the US. This means that Carisoprodol and Tramadol both are less prone to abuse and addiction.

For a further detailed comparison of the muscle relaxants (Carisoprodol VS. Tramadol), read a blog shared by Health Naturo.