Chlordiazepoxide Alternatives Compared
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety, Light Sedation, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Opiate Withdrawal, Panic Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia. Chlordiazepoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription only
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant with pain-relieving effects that may be used to treat certain seizure disorders or relieve nerve pain. Common side effects include dizziness or drowsiness and it may... View more |
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 |
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| More about Chlordiazepoxide | More about Gabapentin | More about Baclofen | ||||||||||||||||
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Chlordiazepoxide has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 208 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2574 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Baclofen has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 447 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Fleqsuvy, Gablofen, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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25 hours |
6 hours |
6.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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Category N
Not classified
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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A total of 444 drugs are known to interact with Chlordiazepoxide:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:
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A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with Baclofen:
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February 24, 1960 |
December 30, 1993 |
November 22, 1977 |
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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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