Comparing Gabapentin vs Propranolol

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Gabapentin

Propranolol

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

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

Side Effects

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

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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	50 each
Dosage	20 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.34
Cost^*	$16.76

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL

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

6.4 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

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
187 moderate drug interactions (813 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:

40 major drug interactions (196 brand and generic names)
436 moderate drug interactions (2835 brand and generic names)
47 minor drug interactions (594 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 30, 1993

November 13, 1967

WADA Class

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N/A

P1 - Beta-Blockers

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