Comparing Gabapentin vs L-Carnitine
| Gabapentin | L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) |
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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
Prescribed for Peripheral Neuropathy, Carnitine Deficiency. L-Carnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Gabapentin | More about L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) | ||||||||
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Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2585 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
L-Carnitine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% 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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View all L-Carnitine side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Other levocarnitine brands include: Carnitor, Carnitor SF | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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6 hours |
17.4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 271 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with L-Carnitine:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 30, 1993 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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