Comparing Levetiracetam vs Pregabalin
Levetiracetam | Pregabalin |
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Levetiracetam | Pregabalin |
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Prescription only
Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant that is used in conjunction with other medications for the treatment of certain types of seizures. It may cause drowsiness but interactions with other medications... View more |
Prescription only
Pregabalin is used in the treatment of nerve pain and also to prevent seizures. Drowsiness or dizziness are common side effects, and it has the potential to be misused. Prescribed for Neuropathic... View more |
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More about Levetiracetam | More about Pregabalin | ||||||||||||||||
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Levetiracetam has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 428 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Pregabalin has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 1634 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: levetiracetam side effects in more detail. |
See also: pregabalin side effects in more detail. |
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View all levetiracetam prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam | Lyrica, Lyrica CR | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
6.3 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 4. 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 4. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with levetiracetam:
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A total of 283 drugs are known to interact with pregabalin:
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November 30, 1999 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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