Comparing Methocarbamol vs Diastat AcuDial
Methocarbamol | Diastat AcuDial |
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Methocarbamol | Diastat AcuDial (diazepam) |
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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 Muscle... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Seizures, Status Epilepticus. Diastat AcuDial may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Methocarbamol | More about Diastat AcuDial (diazepam) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 296 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Diastat AcuDial has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: methocarbamol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Diastat AcuDial 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 methocarbamol prices |
View all Diastat AcuDial prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | Other diazepam brands include: Diastat, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Libervant, Valium, Valtoco | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
2 hours |
70 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 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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 344 drugs are known to interact with methocarbamol:
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A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Diastat AcuDial:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 16, 1957 |
July 29, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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