Comparing Gabapentin vs Methocarbamol

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Gabapentin

Methocarbamol

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

Methocarbamol is only given when other treatments for musculoskeletal pain have not worked. Its main side effect is drowsiness and it should not be used in children or seniors. Prescribed for Muscle... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2580 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% 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.

Dizziness (7.3%)
Drowsiness (7.0%)
Anxiety (5.7%)
Tiredness (4.0%)
Weight gain (3.8%)
Insomnia (3.7%)
Memory loss (3.4%)

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Drowsiness (9.0%)
Insomnia (6.7%)
Headaches (4.3%)
Nausea (4.3%)
Dizziness (4.0%)
Muscle spasms (3.7%)
Pain (2.3%)

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

Skeletal muscle relaxants

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	300 mg
Per unit^*	$0.24 - $0.33
Cost^*	$23.69 - $33.10

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	500 mg
Per unit^*	$0.37
Cost^*	$18.63

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Dosage Forms

Oral capsule
Oral solution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

2 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

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.

Drug Interactions

A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:

28 major drug interactions (148 brand and generic names)
232 moderate drug interactions (1028 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:

28 major drug interactions (148 brand and generic names)
318 moderate drug interactions (1286 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of methocarbamol such as dizziness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 30, 1993

July 16, 1957

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

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