Comparing Etodolac vs Methocarbamol
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Prescription only
Etodolac is an NSAID that may be used for the treatment of pain or pain associated with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and... View more |
Prescription only
Methocarbamol is only given when other treatments for musculoskeletal pain have not worked. Its main side effect is drowsiness and it should not be used in children or seniors. Prescribed for Opiate... View more |
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| More about Etodolac | More about Methocarbamol | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Etodolac has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Methocarbamol has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Etodolac side effects |
View all Methocarbamol side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Etodolac prices |
View all Methocarbamol prices |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Carbacot, Robaxin, Tanlor | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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6.7 hours |
2 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 380 drugs are known to interact with Etodolac:
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A total of 346 drugs are known to interact with Methocarbamol:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 31, 1991 |
July 16, 1957 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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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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