Comparing Methocarbamol vs Vicodin
| Methocarbamol | Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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| Methocarbamol | Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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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
Vicodin is a combination narcotic analgesic that may be used short-term for the relief of moderate-to-moderately severe pain that is unrelieved by nonopioid analgesics, and also for the relief of a... View more |
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| More about Methocarbamol | More about Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | ||||||||
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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. |
Vicodin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% 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 Vicodin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | ||||||||
| 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 |
3.8 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. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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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 682 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 16, 1957 |
January 07, 1983 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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