Comparing Gabapentin vs Oxazepam
Gabapentin | Oxazepam |
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Gabapentin | Oxazepam |
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Prescription only
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 |
Prescription only
Oxazepam may be used short-term to relieve anxiety; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms may be experienced when you stop taking it. Prescribed for Insomnia, Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2514 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Oxazepam has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 86 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: oxazepam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin |
N/A |
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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 |
5.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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A total of 405 drugs are known to interact with oxazepam:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 30, 1993 |
June 04, 1965 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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