Methocarbamol Alternatives Compared
| Methocarbamol | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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| Methocarbamol | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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Prescription only
Methocarbamol is only given when other treatments for musculoskeletal pain have not worked. Its main side effect is drowsiness and it should not be used in children or seniors. Prescribed for Opiate... View more |
Prescription only
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Sedation is a common side... View more |
Prescription only
Tizanidine may be used to reduce muscle spasms but common side effects include sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and a dry mouth. The dosage of tizanidine should be tailored to each person and... View more |
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| More about Methocarbamol | More about Cyclobenzaprine | More about Tizanidine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Cyclobenzaprine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 621 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 383 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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View all Cyclobenzaprine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine | Ontralfy, Zanaflex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
72 hours |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 347 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:
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A total of 453 drugs are known to interact with Cyclobenzaprine:
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A total of 652 drugs are known to interact with Tizanidine:
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July 16, 1957 |
August 26, 1977 |
November 27, 1996 |
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1 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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