Meprobamate Alternatives Compared
| Meprobamate | Xanax (alprazolam) | Clonazepam |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety. Meprobamate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Can interact with several drugs including those that cause... View more |
Prescription only
Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more |
Related suggestions Anxiety
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| More about Meprobamate | More about Xanax (alprazolam) | More about Clonazepam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Meprobamate has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 912 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 2142 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR | Klonopin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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. |
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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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with Meprobamate:
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A total of 555 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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A total of 526 drugs are known to interact with Clonazepam:
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April 28, 1955 |
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June 04, 1975 |
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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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