Soma and Alcoholism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Alcoholism is reported as a side effect among people who take Soma (carisoprodol), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Oxycontin, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Alcoholism when taking Soma. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,632 people who have side effects when taking Soma from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Soma?

Soma has active ingredients of carisoprodol. It is often used in muscle spasms. eHealthMe is studying from 17,137 Soma users. Check the latest studies of Soma.

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism (problems with alcohol) is found to be associated with 750 drugs and 1,359 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Alcoholism.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

15,632 people reported to have side effects when taking Soma.
Among them, 74 people (0.47%) have Alcoholism.

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Soma when they have Alcoholism? *

What is the gender of people who have Alcoholism when taking Soma? *

female: 18.92 %
male: 81.08 %

What is the age of people who have Alcoholism when taking Soma? *

What are other drugs people take besides Soma? *

What are other side effects people have besides Alcoholism? *

Depression: 43 people, 58.11%
Drug Dependence: 35 people, 47.30%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 29 people, 39.19%
Drug Ineffective: 27 people, 36.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 27 people, 36.49%
Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 35.14%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 24 people, 32.43%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 24 people, 32.43%
Weakness: 24 people, 32.43%
Headache (pain in head): 23 people, 31.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 10.81%
Depression: 5 people, 6.76%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 4 people, 5.41%
Breakthrough Pain: 4 people, 5.41%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.05%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 4.05%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 4.05%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 4.05%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 2.70%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Alcoholism:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Alcoholism:

Alcoholism (1,359 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carisoprodol (the active ingredients of Soma) and Soma (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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