Comparing Acetaminophen / Hydrocodone vs Gabapentin

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Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

Gabapentin

Acetaminophen/hydrocodone may be used to treat moderate-to-severe pain that is unrelieved by nonopioid analgesics. However, its use is limited by the dependence and addiction potential of the... View more

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

Prescription only

Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, and viral infection.

See the full gabapentin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	325 mg-10 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.46
Cost^*	$23.07

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	300 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.22
Cost^*	$22.42

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral liquid
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Oral capsule
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Anexsia, Anolor DH5, Co-Gesic, Dolacet, Dolagesic, Duocet, Duradyne DHC, Hy-Phen, Hycet, Hydrogesic, Lorcet, Lorcet HD, Lorcet Plus, Lortab, Margesic H, Norco, Theracodophen Low 90, Verdrocet, Xodol, Zyfrel View more 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.

3.8 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule**

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High potential for abuse

Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 604 drugs are known to interact with acetaminophen / hydrocodone:

216 major drug interactions (804 brand and generic names)
378 moderate drug interactions (1635 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)

A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
188 moderate drug interactions (817 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 03, 1982

December 30, 1993

WADA Class

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N/A

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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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