Comparing Neurontin vs Topamax
| Neurontin (gabapentin) | Topamax (topiramate) |
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| Neurontin (gabapentin) | Topamax (topiramate) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Topamax may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraine. Drowsiness is a... View more |
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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. |
Topamax has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 645 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other gabapentin brands include: Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise | Other topiramate brands include: Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6 hours |
56 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 D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Neurontin:
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Topamax:
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December 30, 1993 |
December 24, 1996 |
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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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