Comparing Cyclobenzaprine vs Voltaren
Cyclobenzaprine | Voltaren |
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Cyclobenzaprine | Voltaren (diclofenac) |
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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
Voltaren is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed for... View more |
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More about Cyclobenzaprine | More about Voltaren (diclofenac) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cyclobenzaprine has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 613 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Voltaren has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 164 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: cyclobenzaprine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Voltaren side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine | Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Zipsor, Zorvolex | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
72 hours |
1.8 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 444 drugs are known to interact with cyclobenzaprine:
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A total of 426 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 26, 1977 |
July 28, 1988 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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