Somacarisoprodol
According to the FDA label: Carisoprodol is indicated for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults. Limitation of Use Carisoprodol should only be used for short periods (up to two or three weeks) because adequate evidence of effectiveness for more prolonged use has not been established and because acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions are generally of short duration. [ see Dosage and Administration (2) ].
18,888 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2001–2026)
Top Reported Adverse Events
The most frequently reported events in association with Soma in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication, not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.
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Pain 1,617 reports
A general report of physical discomfort, used when no more specific location is given.
Full definition in the glossary →Completed Suicide 1,458 reports
A report that a person died by suicide. This is recorded in adverse event data when it occurs during medication use, and its presence does not establish that the drug was the cause. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) is available 24 hours a day.
Full definition in the glossary →Drug Ineffective 1,313 reports
A report that the medication did not work as expected for the person taking it. This is a reporting category, not a sign the drug is defective. It simply means someone felt it was not helping their condition.
Full definition in the glossary →Nausea 1,286 reports
The feeling of sickness in your stomach that often comes before vomiting.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Headache 1,095 reports
Pain in the head or upper neck.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Anxiety 991 reports
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Depression 987 reports
A persistent low mood, loss of interest, or feelings of sadness. If you are struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) is available 24 hours a day.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Fatigue 977 reports
Extreme tiredness or lack of energy that does not improve with rest.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Toxicity to Various Agents 907 reports
A broad reporting category used when the body has a harmful response, sometimes involving more than one substance.
Full definition in the glossary →Insomnia 829 reports
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Vomiting 811 reports
Throwing up the contents of the stomach.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Drug Dependence 796 reports
A report that the body or mind has come to rely on a medication, so that stopping it causes difficulty. The term describes a physical or psychological state, not a judgment about the person.
Full definition in the glossary →Fall 789 reports
A report that the person fell down. Falls are tracked because they can signal issues like dizziness, weakness, or balance problems.
Full definition in the glossary →Dyspnoea 738 reports
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Also spelled dyspnea in American English.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Overdose 733 reports
Taking more of a medication than intended or recommended. This can be accidental.
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Ranked by frequency of reports, not severity. The most-reported event is not necessarily the most dangerous or the most common in patients taking this drug.
Who Is Reporting
Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.
By Sex
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| Sex | Reports |
|---|---|
| Female | 12,597 |
| Male | 5,191 |
| Unknown | 67 |
By Age Group
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| Age group | Reports |
|---|---|
| 0-17 | 96 |
| 18-34 | 1,458 |
| 35-49 | 3,744 |
| 50-64 | 4,829 |
| 65-74 | 1,341 |
| 75+ | 388 |
This shows who filed reports, reflecting who takes this drug and who tends to report, not who is at greatest risk.
Reported Outcomes
Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included Soma. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.
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| Outcome | Reports |
|---|---|
| Other Serious | 7,597 |
| Non-Serious | 5,887 |
| Hospitalization | 4,630 |
| Death | 4,005 |
| Disability | 677 |
| Life-Threatening | 433 |
Serious outcomes are far more likely to be reported than mild ones, so this overstates how often outcomes are serious. A recorded death does not mean the drug caused it.
Report Volume Over Time
Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for Soma. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior, not changes in the medication's safety profile.
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| Year | Reports |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 607 |
| 2005 | 750 |
| 2006 | 601 |
| 2007 | 511 |
| 2008 | 671 |
| 2009 | 762 |
| 2010 | 1,288 |
| 2011 | 1,149 |
| 2012 | 1,434 |
| 2013 | 1,160 |
| 2014 | 978 |
| 2015 | 1,366 |
| 2016 | 1,602 |
| 2017 | 1,086 |
| 2018 | 1,085 |
| 2019 | 1,059 |
| 2020 | 1,034 |
| 2021 | 600 |
| 2022 | 353 |
| 2023 | 274 |
| 2024 | 268 |
| 2025 | 202 |
| 2026 (partial) | 47 |
The steep increase around 2004 reflects the FDA's move to electronic submission, not a change in this drug's safety. Trends track reporting volume, not risk.
Medications commonly reported with Soma
In FDA adverse event reports that mention Soma, these medications appeared most often in the same report.
- Alprazolam (4,347 reports)
- Gabapentin (3,491 reports)
- Omeprazole (2,327 reports)
- Zolpidem (2,310 reports)
- Oxycodone (2,156 reports)
This reflects co-occurrence in submitted reports, not evidence of drug interaction or combined risk. People often report several medications taken for the same condition or for unrelated reasons. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications.
Related Drugs
Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.
Data Source
This data is sourced from the FDA's Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), formerly FAERS, via the OpenFDA API. PillSignal is not affiliated with the FDA.
View this data on the FDA website →Data last updated: June 2026