Milnacipran Alternatives Compared
| Milnacipran | Lyrica (pregabalin) | Gabapentin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, Somatoform Pain Disorder. Milnacipran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Lyrica can help relieve nerve pain and control seizures but it is likely to cause drowsiness. Prescribed for Neuropathic Pain, Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherpetic... View more |
Prescription only
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant with pain-relieving effects that may be used to treat certain seizure disorders or relieve nerve pain. Common side effects include dizziness or drowsiness and it may... View more |
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| More about Milnacipran | More about Lyrica (pregabalin) | More about Gabapentin | ||||||||||||||||
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Milnacipran has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 359 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Lyrica has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 922 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Gabapentin has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 2550 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Savella | Other pregabalin brands include: Lyrica CR | 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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10 hours |
6.3 hours |
6 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. 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 4. |
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 382 drugs are known to interact with Milnacipran:
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A total of 284 drugs are known to interact with Lyrica:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Gabapentin:
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 14, 2009 |
December 30, 2004 |
December 30, 1993 |
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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.
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