Sedatives & Hypnotics
Carisoprodol (Soma)
Street names: Soma, Carisoma, Vanadom
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⚡What it does
- Muscle relaxation, sedation, mild euphoria (via meprobamate metabolite)
⚠Key risks
- Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence
- Popular 'Soma Coma' mix with opioids — deadly
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme drowsiness
- Low blood pressure
- Slow breathing with opioids
📋Quick facts
Also known asSoma, Carisoma, Vanadom
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classSchedule IV (US, 2012)
AppearanceWhite 250/350 mg tablets; 'Soma' imprint
Street price~$1–$8 per 350 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV (US); OTC in some countries (Mexico)
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: DEA, FDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carisoprodol (Soma) | Schedule IV | Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence; Popular 'Soma Coma' mix with opioids — deadly | ~$1–$8 per 350 mg tablet |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Secobarbital (Seconal) | Schedule II | Barbiturates: tiny margin between dose and death; Fatal in overdose, brutal withdrawal (seizures) — replaced by benzos in medicine | ~$15–$40 per capsule where diverted |
| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Not scheduled | Overdose causes hallucinations, seizures, heart rhythm problems; Abuse usually in combination (potentiates opioids) | ~$1–$5 per 10 mg tablet |
| Pentobarbital (Nembutal) | Schedule II | Veterinary euthanasia drug — overdose is usually fatal; Narrow safety margin (barbiturate) | ~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent |
| Butalbital (Fioricet/Fiorinal) | Schedule III | Barbiturate dependence — tolerance builds in weeks; Rebound headaches drive overuse | ~$2–$8 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Carisoprodol (Soma) look like?
White 250/350 mg tablets; 'Soma' imprint
What are the signs of a Carisoprodol (Soma) overdose?
Extreme drowsiness; Low blood pressure; Slow breathing with opioids Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence Dependence can develop with regular use.