Comparing Gabapentin vs Qutenza
Gabapentin | Qutenza |
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Gabapentin | Qutenza (capsaicin) |
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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
Prescribed for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathic Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain. Qutenza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Neuropathic Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2518 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Qutenza has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: gabapentin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Qutenza side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all gabapentin prices |
View all Qutenza prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Other capsaicin brands include: Analgesic Balm with Capsaicin, Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch, Axsain, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Dolorac, Drs Cream, GNP Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, No Pain-HP, Pain Doctor, Pain-X, R-Gel, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Salonpas-Hot, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain, Zostrix Foot Pain, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix Sports, Zostrix-HP View more | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with Qutenza:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 30, 1993 |
November 16, 2009 |
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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.
Further information
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