Soma Compound With Codeine Side Effects
Generic name: aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 16, 2025.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Soma Compound with Codeine Side Effects associated with aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Soma Compound with Codeine.
Applies to aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine: oral tablet.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, aspirin/carisoprodol/codeine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine:
More common side effects
- burning feeling in the chest or stomach
- indigestion
- stomach upset
- tenderness in the stomach area
Less common side effects
- chest tightness
- cough
- difficult or trouble breathing
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
- noisy breathing
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
Incidence not known
- chills
- cold sweats
- confusion
- continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
- darkening of the skin
- diarrhea
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- flushing or redness of the skin
- hearing loss
- hives, itching, skin rash
- loss of appetite
- painful or difficult urination
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- swollen glands
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- unusually warm skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine:
Symptoms of overdose
- agitation or combativeness
- anxiety
- black, tarry stools
- bloody stools
- blue lips and fingernails
- change in consciousness
- cold, clammy skin
- confusion as to time, place, or person
- coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
- decreased awareness or responsiveness
- decreased urination
- depression
- diarrhea
- difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
- difficulty with sleeping
- disorientation
- drowsiness to profound coma
- dry mouth
- expressed fear of impending death
- extremely high fever or body temperature
- fainting
- fast or deep breathing
- fast, weak pulse
- headache
- holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
- inability to move the eyes
- increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
- irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
- loss of consciousness
- loss of strength or energy
- mood or other mental changes
- muscle cramps, pain, or weakness
- nausea
- pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- pale, clammy skin
- pinpoint pupils
- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- severe sleepiness
- sticking out of the tongue
- sunken eyes
- sweating
- swelling in the legs and ankles
- thirst
- uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
- unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
- unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
- unusual facial expressions
- vomiting
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- weakness of the arms and legs
- wrinkled skin
Other side effects
Some side effects of aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common side effects
- drowsiness
Less common side effects
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- sensation of spinning
Rare side effects
- deep or fast breathing with dizziness
- numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
- irritability
- shaking
- trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
- constipation
- constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
- relaxed and calm feeling
For healthcare professionals
Applies to aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine: oral tablet.
General adverse events
The most commonly reported adverse reactions may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal discomfort.[Ref]
Nervous system
Carisoprodol:
- Frequency not reported: Sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, tremor
- Postmarketing reports: Motor vehicle accidents, seizures
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Intracranial hemorrhage
Codeine:
- Frequency not reported: Sedation, dizziness[Ref]
Other
Carisoprodol:
- Frequency not reported: Vertigo
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Tinnitus[Ref]
Tinnitus may be a symptom of high serum salicylate levels.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Carisoprodol:
- Frequency not reported: Tachycardia, postural hypotension, facial flushing, syncope
Codeine:
- Frequency not reported: Hypotension[Ref]
Dermatologic
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Rash pruritus, purpura
Renal
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
- Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions[Ref]
Aspirin
Hepatic
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Elevated liver enzymes[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Carisoprodol:
- Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort
Aspirin:
- Frequency not reported: Bleeding, perforation, obstruction of stomach, small intestine or large intestine, epigastric discomfort, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, gastrointestinal erosions, abdominal pain, heartburn, vomiting, nausea, anorexia
Codeine:
- Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, constipation[Ref]
Ocular
Codeine:
- Frequency not reported: Miosis[Ref]
Psychiatric
- Frequency not reported: Drug dependence, withdrawal, abuse, misuse, criminal diversion, agitation, irritability, depressive reactions, insomnia[Ref]
Withdrawal symptoms that have been reported following abrupt withdrawal after prolonged use have included: insomnia, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, tremors, muscle twitching, ataxia, hallucinations, and psychosis.[Ref]
References
1. (2022) "Product Information. ASA/Carisoprodol/Codeine Phosphate (aspirin / carisoprodol / codeine)." Sandoz Laboratories, Eon Division
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Soma Compound with Codeine side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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