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Carisoprodol vs Tizanidine

Compare Carisoprodol and Tizanidine side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

CarisoprodolTizanidine
Drug classMuscle RelaxantCentral alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Used to treatMuscle cramp, Muscle rigidity, Muscle spasticity, Myositis, Pain, SpasmLow back pain, Muscle cramp, Muscle rigidity, Muscle spasticity, Myositis, Spasm, Trigeminal neuralgia
Generic priceFrom $0.071 each, about $2.12 for 30 (350 mg tablet)From $0.032 each, about $0.95 for 30 (2 mg tablet)
Brand priceSoma: from $11.30 each, about $339 for 30 (350 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandNot listed