Comparing Primidone vs Propranolol

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Primidone

Propranolol

Prescription only

Prescribed for Benign Essential Tremor, Epilepsy, Seizures. Primidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Primidone has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 109 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect.

Propranolol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 1382 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% 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.

Dizziness (14.7%)
Tremors (11.0%)
Drowsiness (7.3%)
Nausea (7.3%)
Tiredness (7.3%)
Disorientation (4.6%)
Brain fog (3.7%)

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Tremors (10.4%)
Anxiety (6.7%)
Tiredness (6.7%)
Increased heart rate (6.4%)
Dizziness (5.1%)
Sweating (4.8%)
Headaches (4.1%)

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Drug Class

Barbiturate anticonvulsants

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.25
Cost^*	$24.57

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$0.35
Cost^*	$17.39

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

12 hours

6.4 hours

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 686 drugs are known to interact with Primidone:

237 major drug interactions (701 brand and generic names)
420 moderate drug interactions (2766 brand and generic names)
29 minor drug interactions (105 brand and generic names)

A total of 591 drugs are known to interact with Propranolol:

47 major drug interactions (215 brand and generic names)
494 moderate drug interactions (3308 brand and generic names)
50 minor drug interactions (612 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Ask your doctor before using primidone together with alcohol, this can add to dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 08, 1954

November 13, 1967

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

P1 - Beta-Blockers

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