From the Research
Availability of Meprobamate
- Meprobamate is not explicitly stated to be currently available in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- However, it is mentioned that carisoprodol, a drug that is metabolized to meprobamate, is still available in some countries, but with restrictions 4, 5.
- The studies primarily focus on the historical use, abuse potential, and withdrawal syndrome associated with meprobamate and carisoprodol, rather than their current availability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Regulatory Status
- Carisoprodol, which is metabolized to meprobamate, has been classified as a controlled substance in several US states and at the US federal level since 2012 4.
- In some European countries, restrictions have been imposed on the use of carisoprodol, and it was removed from the market in Norway in 2008 4.
- There is no direct information on the current regulatory status of meprobamate itself in the provided studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.