Lidoderm Alternatives Compared
Lidoderm | Neurontin | Gabapentin |
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Lidoderm (lidocaine) | Neurontin (gabapentin) | Gabapentin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Postherpetic Neuralgia. Lidoderm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Neurontin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but it is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. It requires three times daily administration because of its short... View more |
Prescription only
Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more |
Related suggestions Postherpetic Neuralgia
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More about Lidoderm (lidocaine) | More about Neurontin (gabapentin) | More about Gabapentin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lidoderm has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 89 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect. |
Neurontin has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 194 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2514 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: Lidoderm side effects in more detail. |
See also: Neurontin side effects in more detail. |
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Other lidocaine brands include: Aloe Vera Burn Relief Spray with Lidocaine, AneCream, AneCream with Tegaderm, Anestacon, Anestafoam, Apicaine-X, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Creme, Aspercreme Maximum Strength Lidocaine Patch, Astero, Bactine, Bruselix Cream, Bruselix Gel, CidalEaze, Derma Numb, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, DermacinRx Lidotral, Dermaflex, Eha Lotion, Ela-Max, Ela-Max 5, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, Glydo, LidaMantle, Lido-K, Lido-Sorb, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidocan II, Lidocan III, Lidocan IV, Lidocan Patch, Lidocan V, Lidocanna, Lidocream, Lidogel, LidoLite, Lidopac, Lidopin, Lidorex, LidoRx, Lidosol, Lidotran, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidovex, Lidozion, Lidozol, LMX 4, LMX 4 with Tegaderm, LMX 5, LTA II Kit, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Moxicaine, RadiaGuard, RectiCare, Regenecare HA Spray, Topicaine, Tranzarel, Uro-Jet, Uro-Jet AC, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Zensa, Zionodil, ZTlido View more | Other gabapentin brands include: Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Lidoderm:
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A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with Neurontin:
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A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 19, 1999 |
December 30, 1993 |
December 30, 1993 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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