Is Meprobamate still available?

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From the Research

Availability of Meprobamate

  • Meprobamate is not explicitly stated to be currently available in the provided studies, but its use and withdrawal are discussed in various cases 1, 2.
  • The studies suggest that meprobamate was commonly prescribed in the past, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, but its use has declined due to the risk of dependence and other drawbacks 1, 3, 4.
  • Although meprobamate itself is not mentioned as being currently available, its metabolite carisoprodol is still used and has been classified as a controlled substance in the US due to its abuse potential 2, 5.
  • It is worth noting that carisoprodol, which is metabolized to meprobamate, is still available in some countries, but its use is regulated and monitored due to its potential for abuse 5.

References

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Research

Meprobamate overdosage: a continuing problem.

Clinical toxicology, 1977

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