I would like to find out the process of chemical breakdown in the body
regarding
two medications that I take: Lorcet 10/650 and Soma 350 mg.
To be more specific,How long does it generally take for the
medications to completely dissolve(enter the bloodstream). How long
will the effect last on both medications?
I am a 38 year old male, 5'9" weighing 240 pounds.

Thank you in advance for your help. This is my first time trying
GoogleAnswers so please excuse me if my terminology or format of the
question is a bit,,rookie-ish.

Hello,
Thanks for asking your question.  You asked the following:
"How long does it generally take for the medications to completely
dissolve(enter the bloodstream). How long will the effect last on both
medications?"

This information is from the Drug Information Handbook.

1) Soma (carisoprodol)
"Onset of action: ~30 minutes 
Duration: 4-6 hours
MECHANISM OF ACTION — Precise mechanism is not yet clear, but many
effects have been ascribed to its central depressant actions." (1)

2) Lorcet (hydrocodone and acetaminophen)
Hydrocodone:
"Onset of action: 10-20 minutes 
Duration: 4-8 hours
MECHANISM OF ACTION Based on hydrocodone component: Binds to opiate
receptors in the CNS, altering the perception of and response to pain;
suppresses cough in medullary center; produces generalized CNS
depression." (1)

Acetaminophen:
"Onset of action: <1 hour 
Duration: 4-6 hours
MECHANISM OF ACTION — Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins in the
central nervous system and peripherally blocks pain impulse
generation; produces antipyresis from inhibition of hypothalamic
heat-regulating center." (1)

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Kevin, M.D.      
     
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Bibliography:
1) Lacy, C. Drug information handbook. Lexi-Comp, Inc., 2002.

Very concise. The answer completely covered all aspects of my
question. This was my first time using Google Answers and,
judging by response time and specificity of my question/answer, I will
not hesitate to use this service again.
Thank you very much.