MILTOWN vs ROBAXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MILTOWN and ROBAXIN 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	MILTOWN	ROBAXIN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$162.29 /30	~$1.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MEPROBAMATE	METHOCARBAMOL
Manufacturer	Medpointe Pharm Hlc	Hikma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	—	Muscle Relaxant
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 1 to 2 hours
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity	Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Myositis

miltown robaxin

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$162.29 /30

~$1.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MEPROBAMATE

METHOCARBAMOL

Manufacturer

Medpointe Pharm Hlc

Hikma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

—

Muscle Relaxant

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1 to 2 hours

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity

Muscle Cramp, Muscle Rigidity, Myositis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Miltown or Robaxin?

Robaxin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.27 vs $162.29 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Miltown and Robaxin?

Miltown contains Meprobamate, while Robaxin contains Methocarbamol — 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.