Comparing Nortriptyline vs Baclofen
Nortriptyline | Baclofen |
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Nortriptyline | Baclofen |
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Prescription only
Nortriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions, such as... View more |
Prescription only
Baclofen relieves muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury or disease, but its use is limited by its ability to cause sedation and increase seizure risk. Prescribed for... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Nortriptyline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 554 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Baclofen has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 435 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: nortriptyline side effects in more detail. |
See also: baclofen side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Pamelor | Fleqsuvy, Gablofen, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
31 hours |
6.8 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 N
Not classified
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 693 drugs are known to interact with nortriptyline:
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A total of 365 drugs are known to interact with baclofen:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
November 06, 1964 |
November 22, 1977 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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.
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