MYSOLINE vs UNIRETIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. MYSOLINE and UNIRETIC 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	MYSOLINE	UNIRETIC
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.89 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRIMIDONE	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND MOEXIPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Ucb Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor	—

mysoline uniretic

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.89 /30

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PRIMIDONE

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND MOEXIPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Ucb Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Mysoline or Uniretic?

By our independent rating, Mysoline scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Uniretic. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Mysoline or Uniretic?

Uniretic costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.91 vs $2.89 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 Mysoline and Uniretic?

Mysoline contains Primidone, while Uniretic contains Hydrochlorothiazide and Moexipril 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.