Xcopri vs. Lyrica

• Are Xcopri and Lyrica the Same Thing?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Xcopri?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Lyrica?
• What Is Xcopri?
• What Is Lyrica?
• What Drugs Interact with Xcopri?
• What Drugs Interact with Lyrica?
• How Should Xcopri Be Taken?
• How Should Lyrica Be Taken?

Xcopri (cenobamate tablets) and Lyrica (levetiracetam) are antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults.

Lyrica is also used to treat partial-onset seizures in children 1 month of age and older.

Side effects of Xcopri and Lyrica that are similar include drowsiness, dizziness, and fatigue/tiredness.

Side effects of Xcopri that are different from Lyrica include double vision and headache.

Side effects of Lyrica that are different from Xcopri include weakness, infection, loss of appetite, and stuffy nose.

Both Xcopri and Lyrica may interact with other antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and oral contraceptives.

Xcopri may also interact with CYP2B6 and CYP3A substrates, CYP2C19 substrates, other drugs that shorten the QT interval, alcohol, and other CNS depressants.

Lyrica may also interact with digoxin, warfarin, and probenecid.

Common side effects of Xcopri include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• fatigue,
• double vision, and
• headache

Common side effects of Lyrica include:

• drowsiness,
• dry mouth,
• dizziness,
• blurred vision,
• constipation,
• weight gain,
• trouble urinating,
• headache,
• increased hunger, and
• changes in taste.

Xcopri (cenobamate tablets) is an antiepileptic drug (AED) used to treat partial-onset seizures in adult patients.

Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-epileptic drug (anticonvulsant) used for neuropathic (nerve) pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, and for treating partial onset seizures in adults, and fibromyalgia.