Soma (Carisoprodol) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Central Nervous System --Drowsiness and other CNS effects may require dosage reduction. Also observed: dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, tremor, agitation, irritability, headache, depressive reactions, syncope, and insomnia. (See also Idiosyncratic Reactions under " Warnings.")

Allergic or Idiosyncratic --Allergic or idiosyncratic reactions occasionally develop. They are usually seen within the period of the first to fourth dose in patients having had no previous contact with the drug. Skin rash, erythema multiforme, pruritus, eosinophilia, and fixed drug eruption with cross reaction to meprobamate have been reported with carisoprodol. Severe reactions have been manifested by asthmatic episodes, fever, weakness, dizziness, angioneurotic edema, smarting eyes, hypotension, and anaphylactoid shock. (See also Idiosyncratic Reactions under " Warnings.")

In case of allergic or idiosyncratic reactions to carisoprodol, discontinue the drug and initiate appropriate symptomatic therapy, which may include epinephrine, antihistamines, and in severe cases corticosteroids. In evaluating possible allergic reactions, also consider allergy to excipients (information on excipients is available to physicians on request).

Cardiovascular --Tachycardia, postural hypotension, and facial flushing.

Gastrointestinal --Nausea, vomiting, hiccup, and epigastric distress.

Hematologic --Leukopenia, in which other drugs or viral infection may have been responsible, and pancytopenia, attributed to phenylbutazone, have been reported. No serious blood dyscrasias have been attributed to carisoprodol.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED SOMA SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Soma side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-12

Patient: 43 year old female weighing 81.7 kg (179.8 pounds)

Reactions: Pain, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, H1n1 Influenza, Fall, Abdominal Discomfort, Blindness Unilateral, Feeling Abnormal, Transient Ischaemic Attack

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Lyrica
    Indication: Fibromyalgia

Xanax
    Indication: Sleep Disorder

Motrin
    Indication: Pain

Celexa
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Depression

Vicodin
    Indication: Pain

Motrin
    Dosage: 3 to 4 times per day
    Indication: Fall

Vicodin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Fall

Xanax
    Indication: Anxiolytic Therapy

Combination Pill OF Lisinopril and Some Fluid Pill
    Dosage: 10/12.5 mg unknow frequency
    Indication: Blood Pressure Abnormal

Xanax
    Indication: Pain

Soma
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Pain

Soma
    Indication: Fall

Aspirin
    Dosage: unknown
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Possible Soma side effects / adverse reactions in 15 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-11-14

Patient: 15 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Breast Enlargement, Drug Ineffective, Pain, Adverse Drug Reaction, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Headache, Gastric Ulcer, Somnolence, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Anger, Rapid Eye Movements Sleep Abnormal, Muscle Spasms, Hyperacusis, Condition Aggravated, Abnormal Behaviour, Rash, Aggression, Anxiety, Affective Disorder, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Erection Increased, Memory Impairment, Feeling Abnormal, Influenza

Suspect drug(s):
Soma
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tegretol
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Carbamazepine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Imitrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Risperdal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Seroquel
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pamelor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Mirtazapine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Celebrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Geodon
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lamictal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Valium
    Indication: Pain

Zomig
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Metaxalone
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Klonopin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zoloft
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor XR
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Buspar
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Paxil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Dosage: (3.75 mg)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Headache

Zyprexa
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Elavil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Possible Soma side effects / adverse reactions in 15 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-12-16

Patient: 15 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Tinnitus, Drug Ineffective, Head Injury, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Headache, Constipation, Somnolence, Gastric Ulcer, Suicidal Ideation, Gynaecomastia, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Mood Altered, Anger, Muscle Spasms, Rash, Aggression, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment, Erection Increased, Influenza

Suspect drug(s):
Geodon
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tegretol
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor XR
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Soma
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Celebrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zoloft
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Imitrex
    Indication: Headache

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Risperdal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Elavil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Lamictal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Paxil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Klonopin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pamelor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zyprexa
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Cymbalta
    Indication: Pain

Mirtazapine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Skelaxin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Dosage: 3.75 mg
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Headache

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Buspar
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zomig
    Indication: Headache

Seroquel
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Valium
    Indication: Hypotonia

Valium
    Indication: Anxiety

Valium
    Indication: Pain