Comparing Methocarbamol vs Skelaxin
Methocarbamol | Skelaxin |
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Methocarbamol | Skelaxin (metaxalone) |
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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 Muscle Spasm. Skelaxin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Muscle Spasm (Involuntary Hypertonicity)
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More about Methocarbamol | More about Skelaxin (metaxalone) | ||||||||
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Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 297 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Skelaxin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 86 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: methocarbamol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Skelaxin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Carbacot, Robaxin | Other metaxalone brands include: Metaxall | ||||||||
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 |
3 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with methocarbamol:
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A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with Skelaxin:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 16, 1957 |
August 13, 1962 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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