Maolate Alternatives Compared
| Maolate (chlorphenesin) | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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| Maolate (chlorphenesin) | Cyclobenzaprine | Tizanidine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Muscle Spasm. Maolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that may be used short-term to treat muscle spasms caused by musculoskeletal conditions, in addition to rest and physical therapy. Sedation is a common side... View more |
Prescription only
Tizanidine may be used to reduce muscle spasms but common side effects include sleepiness, a drop in blood pressure, and a dry mouth. The dosage of tizanidine should be tailored to each person and... View more |
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Maolate has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cyclobenzaprine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 618 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Tizanidine has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 380 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Maolate side effects |
View all Cyclobenzaprine side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Amrix, Comfort Pac with Cyclobenzaprine | Ontralfy, Zanaflex | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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72 hours |
2.5 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 330 drugs are known to interact with Maolate:
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A total of 448 drugs are known to interact with Cyclobenzaprine:
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A total of 638 drugs are known to interact with Tizanidine:
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No known disease 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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August 26, 1977 |
November 27, 1996 |
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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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