Gablofen Alternatives Compared
| Gablofen (baclofen) | Baclofen | Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) |
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| Gablofen (baclofen) | Baclofen | Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Spasticity, Spasticity, Spinal Spasticity, Muscle Spasm. Gablofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
Prescription only
Botox is approved to treat many conditions, such as chronic migraine, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching, excessive sweating, increased saliva, and overactive bladder to name a few. Botox... View more |
Related suggestions Chronic Spasticity
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| More about Gablofen (baclofen) | More about Baclofen | More about Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) | ||||||||||||||||
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Gablofen has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Baclofen has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 441 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Botox has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 469 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Other baclofen brands include: Fleqsuvy, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | Fleqsuvy, Gablofen, Lioresal, Lioresal Intrathecal, Lyvispah, Ozobax, Ozobax DS | Other onabotulinumtoxinA brands include: Botox Cosmetic | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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6.8 hours |
6.8 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with Gablofen:
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A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with Baclofen:
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A total of 119 drugs are known to interact with Botox:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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November 22, 1977 |
December 09, 1991 |
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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.
Further information
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