Comparing Baclofen vs Lyrica
| Baclofen | Lyrica (pregabalin) |
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| Baclofen | Lyrica (pregabalin) |
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Prescription only
Baclofen relieves muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease, but its use is limited by its ability to cause sedation and increase seizure risk. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Lyrica can help relieve nerve pain and control seizures but it is likely to cause drowsiness. Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic... View more |
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| More about Baclofen | More about Lyrica (pregabalin) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Baclofen has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 444 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Lyrica has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 925 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users * Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Baclofen side effects |
View all Lyrica side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Fleqsuvy, Gablofen, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica CR | ||||||||
| 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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6.8 hours |
6.3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with Baclofen:
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A total of 284 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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November 22, 1977 |
December 30, 2004 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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