CELONTIN vs GABITRIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELONTIN and GABITRIL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CELONTIN	GABITRIL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$66.17 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHSUXIMIDE	TIAGABINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Cephalon
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Absence Epilepsy	Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies

celontin gabitril

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$66.17 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHSUXIMIDE

TIAGABINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Cephalon

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Absence Epilepsy

Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Celontin and Gabitril?

Celontin contains Methsuximide, while Gabitril contains Tiagabine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.