What side effects can this medication cause?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using carisoprodol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• paralysis (loss of feeling);

• extreme weakness or lack of coordination;

• feeling light-headed, fainting;

• fast heartbeat;

• seizure (convulsions);

• vision loss; or

• agitation, confusion.

Continue using carisoprodol and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• drowsiness, dizziness, tremor;

• headache;

• depression, feeling irritable;

• blurred vision;

• sleep problems (insomnia); or

• nausea, vomiting, hiccups, upset stomach.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• difficulty breathing
• fever
• weakness
• burning in the eyes