Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxer commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain resulting from muscle spasms and injuries. Prescribed use is kept as short as possible to prevent carisoprodol dependence.However, if carisoprodol is used for an extended period of time or in greater than recommended doses, carisoprodol addiction treatment may become necessary to avoid a period of withdrawal when the drug usage ceases.arisoprodol, sold under the brand names Soma and Vanadom, is often used with physical therapy for the relief of musculoskeletal pain. Taken as prescribed, carisoprodol blocks the sensation of pain sent from the patient's nerves to the brain.