Diclofenac Alternatives Compared
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Diclofenac is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects. Prescribed for Back Pain, Frozen Shoulder,... View more |
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... 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 |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full diclofenac side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pruritus, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, nausea, tremor, vomiting, diaphoresis. See the full tramadol side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, viral infection. See the full gabapentin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Ultram | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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1.8 hours |
5.2 hours |
6 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 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac:
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A total of 541 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 28, 1988 |
March 03, 1995 |
December 30, 1993 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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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.
Further information
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