Is soma a narcotic and is it illegal to buy this from internet

Soma itself is not a narcotic, nor is it a "controlled substance".
The wording of your question suggests you haven't yet filled the prescription.
Before getting it filled, do yourself a favor. Read the prescription carefully to be sure the word "Codeine" is not written on it because Codeine IS a narcotic.
If your prescription reads Soma, or Soma Compound, there is no narcotic ingredient whatsoever.
If you, like most of us, have difficulty reading the handwriting, bring the prescription to a pharmacy and ask what it says - they'll be happy to clarify it for you & even give you printout information on it regardless of whether or not you choose to have it filled there. Pharmacists are great resources - their interest is in educating, not judging, and they're bound by confidentiality laws to maintain your privacy.
The easiest solution of all would be to just call the office of whoever wrote it, and ask the receptionist to check your chart just to make sure the doctor didn't order Soma with Codeine.

Re: internet - importing narcotics from abroad is illegal unless you have actually seen and been physically examined by the doctor whose name is on the prescription. Since Soma is not a narcotic, you can have it filled on the net, but only if you supply a valid prescription.
Having been a practicing RN for 30-something years, here's my emphatic advice:
If you want to comply with your insurance company by ordering your routine meds from one of their authorized US pharmacies every few months - go for it.
But if you're considering finding a cheap, non-US pharmacy - forget it. Outside the US, reliable quality control standards don't exist. You'll have no way of knowing whether or not you're getting a look-alike fake vs the real-deal medication you & your doctor have determined necessary for your health.
At Walgreen's, 30 tabs of generic Soma (carisoprodol) 350mg costs about $21.70. It's common to take 3 tabs /day, which comes out close to $65/month. Not cheap. I hope you'll shop around at other US pharmacies (try WalMart) for a better price. Since I personally need to know what it is I'm taking (active ingredients + binders) I'm willing to pay for it.
Final note: Though non-narcotic, Soma is a powerful drug with potentially powerful side effects, and on several occasions I've seen patients abuse it by taking large doses to get a "high", similar to alcohol. I mention this only to clarify the fact that some people will resort to ANYTHING to alter their experience of reality.
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Soma is not a controlled substance. However, it is a Central Nervous System depressant..I can only advise you not to purchase this over the internet...Number one, it will cost you twice as much as it is worth..Although very popular, it does have unwelcomed side effects...It is addictive , just as any other mood altering drug...It is used as a muscle relaxer..However, it has gotten a bad reputation due to some of the side-effects of the drug and the increased abuse of the drug...I would anticipate that this drug will eventually become regulated by the FDA...This may be the only way to try and control the abuse of this particular drug....Most physicians will only prescribe this for short term use...I hope this was helpful..Please post again if you have further questions or concerns..Good Luck and God Bless....

Soma is not a narcotic. It is legal to buy over the internet if you have a valid prescription from a Doctor.

You can buy it through online shopping that will be very suitable for you in this regard. But select the best one otherwise you may get affected.

No Soma isn't a Narcotic, but should be listed as a Controlled Substance B/C of how it affects people. Also, b/c it is ABUSED more than anyone knows and can cause DEATH if ABUSED! PLEASE use as DIRECTED!

Depends on the state you live in. It is considered a Schedule III or Class III narcotic in my state. It is illegal to obtain via internet. FYI this medication (prescribed as a muscle relaxer) is worthless, it doesn't do anything to alter muscle spasms. It works by altering perception in the brain. Taken in conjunction with some other pain medications can have lethal outcomes. It is addictive and there are so many newer medications to treat muscle spasms that it truly is not worth the risks that it has. Hope this is helpful.

Soma is a muscle relaxer and it is addictive. Try Yoga or gently stretching frequently. Its legal, inexpensive and is not harmful to your body like this medication is.

I was just told by my pharmists that Soma is a controled substance.

I was just told by my pharmist that it is indeed a controlled substance...they could not fill early even if my insurance company would pay for it. With the script being written out for a 90 day supply they would only fill 30 since insurance company said so, but now that insurance company says I can have them early because I have misplaced them the pharm man said I have to call the dr's office.

While Soma may not be a narcotic, it is not wise to buy it over the internet. You may save some by ordering online, but you never know what your going to get. Though, if you are ordering it from a reputible company like Walgreens, this should be fine. Play it safe, go to your local pharmacy so you know what your getting.