Comparing Gabapentin vs Norco
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| Gabapentin | Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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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
Norco contains acetaminophen and hydrocodone and may be used for the treatment of moderate-to-moderately severe pain. However, the hydrocodone component is potentially addictive and may cause... View more |
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| More about Gabapentin | More about Norco (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2541 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Norco has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 366 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Norco side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all gabapentin prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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6 hours |
3.8 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. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Norco:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 30, 1993 |
February 14, 1997 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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