Comparing Methocarbamol vs Tramadol
Methocarbamol | Tramadol |
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Methocarbamol | Tramadol |
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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
Tramadol is a strong opioid pain relieving medication that may be used to treat moderate to severe general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol may be habit-forming and misuse can cause addiction... View more |
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More about Methocarbamol | More about Tramadol | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 298 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1869 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Methocarbamol prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
5.2 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 345 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:
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A total of 690 drugs are known to interact with Tramadol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 16, 1957 |
March 03, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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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