Carisoprodol Alternatives Compared
Carisoprodol | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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Carisoprodol | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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Prescription only
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant; however, its use is limited by its potential for dependence, sedative effects, and the length of time it lasts which means it requires dosing several times a day... View more |
Prescription only
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Sedation is a common side... View more |
Prescription only
Tizanidine may be used to reduce muscle spasms but common side effects include sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and a dry mouth. The dosage of tizanidine should be tailored to each person and... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carisoprodol has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 314 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Cyclobenzaprine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 621 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 385 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Soma | Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine | Ontralfy, Zanaflex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
72 hours |
2.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It 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 3. |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 375 drugs are known to interact with Carisoprodol:
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A total of 453 drugs are known to interact with Cyclobenzaprine:
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A total of 653 drugs are known to interact with Tizanidine:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
April 09, 1959 |
August 26, 1977 |
November 27, 1996 |
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1 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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