DEPACON vs NEURONTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEPACON and NEURONTIN 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	DEPACON	NEURONTIN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.22 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VALPROATE SODIUM	GABAPENTIN
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)	about 5 to 7 hours in adults with normal kidney function
Treats	—	Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders

depacon neurontin

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.22 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROATE SODIUM

GABAPENTIN

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 9 to 16 hours (the label's mean terminal, or elimination, half-life for valproate monotherapy after oral doses of 250 to 1,000 mg)

about 5 to 7 hours in adults with normal kidney function

Treats

—

Bipolar Disorder, Partial Epilepsies, Phobic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Depacon and Neurontin?

Depacon contains Valproate Sodium, while Neurontin contains Gabapentin — 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.