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Oxymorphone Alternatives Compared

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Oxymorphone Tramadol Gabapentin
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Oxymorphone Tramadol Gabapentin

Oxymorphone is significantly stronger than morphine and is used to relieve severe pain that is unresponsive to other opioid pain-relieving medicines. Doctors may be reluctant to prescribe oxymorphone... 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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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Availability

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only
Ratings & Reviews

Oxymorphone has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

Tramadol has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 1719 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 2328 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, headache, nausea, pruritus, vomiting.

See the full oxymorphone 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.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 60 tablet
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $1.61
Cost* $96.60

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Quantity 9 tablet
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $1.30
Cost* $11.74

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 300 mg
Per Unit* $0.24
Cost* $24.18

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 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.

4 hours

5.2 hours

6 hours
CSA Schedule** View glossary of terms
2
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.
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

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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.
Drug Interactions

A total of 347 drugs are known to interact with oxymorphone:

  • 119 major drug interactions (462 brand and generic names)
  • 227 moderate drug interactions (1049 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 640 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:

  • 300 major drug interactions (1124 brand and generic names)
  • 338 moderate drug interactions (1424 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)

A total of 265 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

  • 26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 229 moderate drug interactions (985 brand and generic names)
  • 10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of traMADol such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

June 22, 2006

March 03, 1995

December 30, 1993
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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