Soma Side Effects

Generic Name: carisoprodol

Please note - some side effects for Soma may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Soma - for the Consumer

Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated):

Bone pain; headache; increased sweating; mild flu-like symptoms; mild swelling (eg, of the hands or feet); muscle or joint pain; prickling sensation of the skin; redness or itching at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, tingling, itching, or numbness in the palm of the hand, fingers, or wrist; change in appearance or size of a mole; chest pain; confusion; ear pain, discharge, or discomfort; fast heartbeat; fever; hearing problems; hip or knee pain; limp; nausea or vomiting; new growth on the skin; one-sided weakness; persistent or severe cough or sore throat; persistent or unusual stomach pain; severe or persistent swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; shortness of breath; slurred speech; snoring or irregular breathing during sleep; sudden, severe, or persistent headache or dizziness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; unusual weakness); thickened or hardened skin at the injection site; trouble breathing; unusual bruising; vision changes.

Somavert

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somavert:

Diarrhea; dizziness; nausea; pain; pain, redness, or itching at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; flu-like symptoms (eg, chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness); severe stomach pain; swelling of the legs and feet; thickening of the skin or lumps at the injection site; unusual weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Soma

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Soma:

Dizziness; drowsiness; headache.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; hoarseness); fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of coordination; mood or mental changes (eg, agitation, depression, irritability); seizures; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; tremors.

Soma Compound with Codeine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Soma Compound with Codeine:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; indigestion; lightheadedness; nausea; mild stomach pain or upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; blurred vision; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of coordination; mood or mental changes (eg, agitation, depression, irritability); ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, or stomach pain; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; shallow or very slow breathing; tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; wheezing.

Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated):

Headache; mild flu-like symptoms; mild swelling (eg, of the hands or feet); muscle or joint pain; nausea; nerve tingling; numbness; runny or stuffy nose; trouble sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); body pain or stiffness; burning, tingling, itching, or numbness in the palm of the hand, fingers, or wrist; change in appearance or size of a mole; chest pain; constant feeling of need to empty the bowel; curvature of the spine; depression; ear infection; excessive thirst or hunger; fast heartbeat; fever; frequent urination; infection; nausea; severe or persistent swelling of the ankles, legs, hands, or feet; severe, persistent, or unusual headaches; stomach pain; visual changes; vomiting.

Children: Ear discomfort or infection; fatigue or weakness; fever, persistent cough, or trouble breathing; hip or knee pain; leukemia; limp; seizures; snoring or irregular breathing during sleep; worsening of psoriasis.

Soma Compound

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Soma Compound:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; indigestion; nausea; mild stomach pain or upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; change in the amount of urine produced; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; loss of appetite; loss of coordination; mood or mental changes (eg, agitation, depression, irritability); painful urination; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or stomach pain; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; weight loss; wheezing.

Somatuline Depot

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatuline Depot:

Constipation; diarrhea; gas; headache; joint pain; minor redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site; nausea; stomach pain or discomfort; vomiting; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; dizziness; severe or persistent headache; severe or persistent nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; slow or irregular heartbeat; unusual tiredness or weakness.

Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Cartridge

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Cartridge:

Back pain; headache; increased cough; mild flu-like symptoms; mild swelling (eg, of the hands or feet); muscle or joint pain; prickling sensation of the skin; redness or itching at the injection site; sore throat; stuffy nose.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast enlargement in males; burning, tingling, itching, or numbness in the palm of the hand, fingers, or wrist; change in appearance or size of a mole; confusion; ear pain, discharge, or discomfort; fever; hearing problems; hip or knee pain; limp; nausea or vomiting; new growth on the skin; one-sided weakness; persistent or severe cough or sore throat; persistent or unusual stomach pain; severe or persistent muscle or joint pain; severe or persistent swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; shortness of breath; slurred speech; snoring or irregular breathing during sleep; sudden, severe, or persistent headache or dizziness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; unusual weakness); thickened or hardened skin at the injection site; trouble breathing; unusual bruising; vision changes.

Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vial

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vial:

Back pain; headache; increased cough; mild flu-like symptoms; mild swelling (eg, of the hands or feet); muscle or joint pain; prickling sensation of the skin; redness or itching at the injection site; sore throat; stuffy nose.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast enlargement in males; burning, tingling, itching, or numbness in the palm of the hand, fingers, or wrist; change in appearance or size of a mole; confusion; ear pain, discharge, or discomfort; fever; hearing problems; hip or knee pain; limp; nausea or vomiting; new growth on the skin; one-sided weakness; persistent or severe cough or sore throat; persistent or unusual stomach pain; severe or persistent muscle or joint pain; severe or persistent swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; shortness of breath; slurred speech; snoring or irregular breathing during sleep; sudden, severe, or persistent headache or dizziness; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; unusual weakness); thickened or hardened skin at the injection site; trouble breathing; unusual bruising; vision changes.

Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vials

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Somatropin (rDNA origin - Refrigerated) Vials:

Discomfort at the injection site; mild swelling (eg, of the hands or feet); muscle or joint pain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); body pain or stiffness; burning, tingling, itching, or numbness in the palm of the hand, fingers, or wrist; change in appearance or size of a mole; chest pain; confusion; constant feeling of need to empty the bowel; curvature of the spine; depression; ear pain, discharge, or discomfort; excessive thirst or hunger; fast heartbeat; fever; frequent urination; hearing problems; increased pressure in the head or eye; infection; nausea; one-sided weakness; severe or persistent swelling of the ankles, legs, hands, or feet; slurred speech; stomach pain; sudden, severe, or persistent headache or dizziness; visual changes; vomiting.

Children: Ear discomfort or infection; fatigue or weakness; fever, persistent cough, or trouble breathing; hip or knee pain; leukemia; limp; seizures; snoring or irregular breathing during sleep; worsening of psoriasis.

Soma Side Effects - for the Professional

Soma

Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 2%) are drowsiness, dizziness, and headache (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-800-526-3840 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Side Effects by Body System

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects are common and include drowsiness and sedation most often. Dizziness, headache, tremor, agitation, insomnia, syncope and ataxia have also been reported.

Central respiratory depression may occur, particularly at high doses.

Other

Psychologic dependence and abuse of carisoprodol (often in combination with alcohol and other CNS depressants) have been reported.

Withdrawal symptoms after abrupt cessation of carisoprodol have been reported and may be due to dependency on the meprobamate metabolite. Such symptoms include abdominal pain, agitation, tremor, restlessness, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, and sweating. Seizures have been reported rarely.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity effects include rash, pruritus and erythema multiforme. Asthma, fever, hypotension and anaphylaxis have been reported rarely.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, hiccups and epigastric distress.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular effects include tachycardia, hypotension, postural hypotension, and facial flushing.

Oncologic

Oncologic side effects have included mutagenicity and clastogenicity reported from in vitro animal cell assays.

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