General Info:

Carisoprodol (Soma) is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain. Carisoprodol (Soma) is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.

You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Carisoprodol (Soma) after using it over a long period of time. Withdrawal symptoms include stomach pain, sleep problems, headache, nausea, and seizure (convulsions).

Symptoms of a Carisoprodol (Soma) overdose may include shallow breathing, vision problems, fast heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations (seeing things), muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

Carisoprodol (Soma) can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.