Comparing Methocarbamol vs Neurontin
| Methocarbamol | Neurontin (gabapentin) |
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| Methocarbamol | Neurontin (gabapentin) |
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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
Neurontin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but it is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. It requires three times daily administration because of its short... View more |
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| More about Methocarbamol | More about Neurontin (gabapentin) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Neurontin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 195 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Methocarbamol side effects |
View all Neurontin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | Other gabapentin brands include: Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
6 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. |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Neurontin:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 16, 1957 |
December 30, 1993 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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