Note: This document contains side effect information about carisoprodol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Soma.

Summary

Common side effects of Soma include: drowsiness and sedated state. Other side effects include: dizziness and headache. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to carisoprodol: oral tablets.

Side effects include:

Drowsiness, dizziness, headache.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to carisoprodol: compounding powder, oral tablet.

General

The most commonly reported adverse reactions have included drowsiness, dizziness, and headache.^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Drowsiness (17%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache

Postmarketing reports: Ataxia, tremor, seizures^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Postmarketing reports: Tachycardia, postural hypotension, syncope, facial flushing^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Postmarketing reports: Agitation, irritability, depressive reactions, insomnia^[Ref]

Other

Postmarketing reports: Vertigo, dependence, withdrawal^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Postmarketing reports: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort^[Ref]

Hematologic

Postmarketing reports: Leukopenia, pancytopenia^[Ref]