OxyContin Alternatives Compared
| OxyContin | Tramadol | Gabapentin |
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| OxyContin oxycodone | Tramadol | Gabapentin |
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OxyContin is a long-lasting form of oxycodone, a potent narcotic pain-relieving medicine that should be reserved for mainly cancer-related pain. Use is limited by its potential for addiction and side... View more |
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more |
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| More about OxyContin (oxycodone) | More about Tramadol | More about Gabapentin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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OxyContin has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 284 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 1714 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 2312 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full OxyContin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: pruritus, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, nausea, tremor, vomiting, diaphoresis. See the full tramadol side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, viral infection. See the full gabapentin side effects document. |
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View all OxyContin prices and generic prices |
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| Other oxycodone brands include: Dazidox, Endocodone, ETH-Oxydose, Oxaydo, Oxydose, Oxyfast, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Ultram | Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5.6 hours |
5.2 hours |
6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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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A total of 548 drugs are known to interact with OxyContin:
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A total of 637 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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April 05, 2010 |
March 03, 1995 |
December 30, 1993 |
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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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