Soma and Primary sequestrum - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Primary sequestrum is reported as a side effect among people who take Soma (carisoprodol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Primary sequestrum 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 Primary sequestrum?

Primary sequestrum (piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis from normal/sound bone) is found to be associated with 598 drugs and 330 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Primary sequestrum.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

15,632 people reported to have side effects when taking Soma.
Among them, 37 people (0.24%) have Primary sequestrum.

Among these 37 people:

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

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Soma? *

Zometa: 37 people, 100.00%
Percocet: 27 people, 72.97%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 22 people, 59.46%
Prednisone: 21 people, 56.76%
Zoloft: 21 people, 56.76%
Demerol: 20 people, 54.05%
Celebrex: 19 people, 51.35%
Aredia: 18 people, 48.65%
Flexeril: 18 people, 48.65%
Ambien: 18 people, 48.65%

What are other side effects people have besides Primary sequestrum? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 37 people, 100.00%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 36 people, 97.30%
Stress And Anxiety: 33 people, 89.19%
Tooth Loss: 31 people, 83.78%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 31 people, 83.78%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 28 people, 75.68%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 27 people, 72.97%
Pain In Extremity: 27 people, 72.97%
Neck Pain: 23 people, 62.16%
Actinomycosis (infection that causes sores, or abscesses): 23 people, 62.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 14 people, 37.84%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 35.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 35.14%
Breast Cancer: 13 people, 35.14%
Bone Pain: 13 people, 35.14%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 6 people, 16.22%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 13.51%
Prostate Cancer: 4 people, 10.81%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 2.70%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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