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Equanil (Meprobamate) is a medication used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity, Muscle Spasticity.

Meprobamate · by Wyeth Ayerst

Available as a generic: Meprobamate

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Lower-cost optionsSave up to 99%
This medication~$162.29/30
Cheapest in class · lorazepam~$1.14/30
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Meprobamate
Form
Tablet, Capsule
Strength
Meprobamate 400MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Wyeth Ayerst
What the pharmacy pays
~$162.29 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA012455
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet and Capsule

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

Ask for the generic

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Request a 90-day supply

Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.

Use copay cards

Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Equanil treat?
Equanil (Meprobamate) may be used to treat anxiety disorders, headache, muscle rigidity, muscle spasticity, spasm, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How much does Equanil cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $162.29 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Lorazepam — about $1.14 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Equanil?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Equanil. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Equanil?
Equanil is marketed by Wyeth Ayerst. You can see Wyeth Ayerst's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Equanil a brand-name or generic drug?
Equanil is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Meprobamate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Meprobamate are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Equanil available over the counter?
No. Equanil is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Equanil come in?
Equanil is currently marketed as tablet and capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Equanil FDA-registered?
Equanil is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA012455. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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