Comparing Gabapentin vs Ibuprofen

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Gabapentin

Ibuprofen

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

Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more

Prescription only

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, and viral infection.

See the full gabapentin side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: hemorrhage, vomiting, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, eosinophilia, and hypertension.

See the full ibuprofen side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	300 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.22
Cost^*	$22.42

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Quantity	4 tablet
Dosage	800 mg
Per Unit^*	$2.57
Cost^*	$10.27

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule
Oral suspension
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, chewable

Brand Names

Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more

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.

6 hours

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

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Drug Interactions

A total of 262 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
226 moderate drug interactions (973 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

A total of 362 drugs are known to interact with ibuprofen:

92 major drug interactions (411 brand and generic names)
256 moderate drug interactions (998 brand and generic names)
14 minor drug interactions (75 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 30, 1993

September 19, 1974

WADA Class

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N/A

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