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Nabumetone Alternatives Compared

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Nabumetone Tramadol Ibuprofen
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Nabumetone Tramadol Ibuprofen
Prescription only

Nabumetone helps relieve pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It can be taken as a single daily dose and appears less likely to cause stomach-related side effects than some... 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

Prescription and OTC

Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Nabumetone has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 93 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect.

Tramadol has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1877 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 240 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Strength 500 mg
Per unit* $0.71
Cost* $21.39

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Quantity 9 tablet
Strength 50 mg
Per unit* $1.34
Cost* $12.06

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Quantity 6 tablet
Strength 800 mg
Per unit* $1.85
Cost* $11.11

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
Brand Names
Relafen DS ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

24 hours

5.2 hours

4 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
4
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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

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Drug Interactions

A total of 405 drugs are known to interact with Nabumetone:

  • 97 major drug interactions (416 brand and generic names)
  • 300 moderate drug interactions (1245 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (50 brand and generic names)

A total of 712 drugs are known to interact with Tramadol:

  • 318 major drug interactions (1226 brand and generic names)
  • 391 moderate drug interactions (1571 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

A total of 414 drugs are known to interact with Ibuprofen:

  • 99 major drug interactions (438 brand and generic names)
  • 300 moderate drug interactions (1155 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (78 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using nabumetone together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of traMADol such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 24, 1991

March 03, 1995

September 19, 1974
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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