Equanil

Chronic Pain, Anxiety Disorders, Musculoskeletal Diseases

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Equanil

What is Equanil

Meprobamate

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Meprobamate is a drug used to reduce anxiety and help people relax. It is mainly used for short-term relief of insomnia, but has largely been replaced by benzodiazepines. In some cases, Meprobamate can also help prevent seizures, although this effect may not work for larger seizures. Meprobamate is a controlled substance in the United States.

Meprobamate

is the brand name

image of different drug pills on a surface

Equanil Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Meprobamate

Meprobamate

1973

18

Effectiveness

How Equanil Affects Patients

Meprobamate is a drug used to reduce anxiety. It used to be the most popular anxiety-relieving drug but has since been replaced by benzodiazepines. It is less likely to make the user feel sleepy compared to similar drugs, but it can make generalized tonic-clonic seizures worse. Meprobamate can also be used as a sleeping aid, but it is only recommended as a last resort.

How Equanil works in the body

Meprobamate works by binding to certain nerve cells in the brain, which leads to calming and pain-relieving effects. Scientists are not sure exactly how it works, but it is believed to act on the thalamus and limbic system of the brain, which are involved in controlling sleep, relaxation, and pain.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Equanil is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Musculoskeletal Diseases, Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Pain. The measure of dosage fluctuates as per the method of administration indicated in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Musculoskeletal Diseases

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral

Anxiety Disorders

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral

Chronic Pain

, 400.0 mg, 200.0 mg

, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Oral

Warnings

Equanil has two contraindications, so it should not be utilized when encountering any of the ailments listed in the following table.

Equanil Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Equanil.

Common Equanil Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of sedation and somnolence can be increased when Meprobamate is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Meprobamate is combined with Oliceridine.

Sodium oxybate

Major

Meprobamate may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Sodium oxybate.

Equanil Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on meprobamate can lead to a coma, muscle paralysis, difficulty breathing, shock, fatigue, unresponsiveness, and even death in some cases. A single case study reported a successful survival after consuming 40 g of meprobamate.

image of a doctor in a lab doing drug, clinical research

Equanil Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Equanil?

358 active trials are presently examining the potential of Equanil to alleviate Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Anxiety Disorders.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Anxiety Disorders

43 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3

Musculoskeletal Diseases

2 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Chronic Pain

128 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Equanil Reviews: What are patients saying about Equanil?

4.3

Patient Review

1/12/2012

Equanil for Anxious

I've found 200mg of Equinil to be really effective in the past, but I stopped taking it a while ago because I thought it was no longer being manufactured. However, now that I see it's still an option, I'm going to look into getting a prescription again. It leads to much better days after a good night's sleep!
image of drug pills surrounding a glass of water symbolizing drug consumption

Patient Q&A Section about equanil

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Equanil a tranquilizer?

"The drug Equanil is a tranquilizer used to treat anxiety for a short amount of time."

Answered by AI

What is Equanil used for?

"This action results in a reduction in anxiety.

This medication is for short-term use to treat anxiety and nervousness. It acts on certain centers in the brain to help calm the nervous system. This leads to a reduction in anxiety."

Answered by AI

Is meprobamate still prescribed?

"Meprobamate is no longer a commonly prescribed medication, but it is still available for purchase. Currently, only generic versions of the drug are available, as all of the brand products have been discontinued."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is Equanil?

"Meprobamate is a medication used to treat anxiety disorders or to provide short-term relief from anxiety symptoms in adults and children aged 6 and older. Meprobamate belongs to a class of medications called tranquilizers. Its mode of action is by slowing down brain activity to induce relaxation."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Equanil

Image of Northwell health physician partners in Bay Shore, United States.

Lidocaine Injection vs Saline for Pain Management

18+
Female
Bay Shore, NY

We are doing this study to find the best way to manage pain during a procedure called urethral bulking. This procedure treats urine leakage that happens with coughing, laughing, sneezing, or physical activity. It works by injecting a gel-like substance around the urethra (the tube that urine comes out of) to help it stay closed when it should. We use a numbing gel (called lidocaine jelly) inside the urethra to help with pain during the procedure. In this study, we will also be administering lidocaine (numbing medication) injected around the urethra or a saline placebo (medical grade saltwater) injection, which has no numbing effect. A placebo is something that looks like a real treatment but doesn't have any medical effect. Both the lidocaine and the saline would be injected around the urethra using a small needle, and we'll compare how well they work at reducing pain.

Phase 4
Recruiting

Northwell health physician partners (+2 Sites)

Image of Endeavor Health/NorthShore in Skokie, United States.

Tranexamic Acid for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

14 - 25
All Sexes
Skokie, IL

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether taking oral tranexamic acid (TXA) for one week after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction improves recovery in adolescents and young adults aged 14 to 25 years. All participants receive standard intravenous TXA during surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does oral TXA lower knee pain at 2 weeks after surgery? * Does oral TXA reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine used in the first 2 weeks? * Does oral TXA improve knee range of motion at 2 weeks? Researchers will compare oral TXA to a placebo (a look-alike capsule with no active drug) to see if oral TXA improves pain, opioid use, motion, strength, knee function, and return to sport. Participants will: * Take 3 capsules (oral TXA or placebo) once a day for the first 8 days after surgery (day of surgery through day 7) * Keep a home diary for 2 weeks recording pain scores, opioid pills taken and any side effects * Return for study visits at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year for pain, motion, strength and function testing * Complete a survey at 2 years

Phase 3
Waitlist Available

Endeavor Health/NorthShore (+5 Sites)

Image of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, United States.

Suzetrigine for Pain Management in Total Knee Replacement

18 - 80
All Sexes
New York, NY

Total knee replacements are among the most common and painful orthopedic procedures performed worldwide, often requiring intensive analgesia to support early ambulation and recovery. Despite widespread use of multimodal regimens, many patients still rely on opioids, which can cause sedation, nausea, constipation, and long-term dependency. Evaluating suzetrigine in this high-need population may improve recovery trajectories, reduce opioid consumption, and support enhanced recovery protocols. Given the growing surgical volume and the emphasis on opioid-sparing strategies, rigorous investigation of suzetrigine's efficacy in total knee replacement is of high clinical value. In this confirmatory (phase III) trial, patients undergoing primary total knee replacement will be randomized to receive either suzetrigine or placebo for 2 weeks (14 days), with the loading dose administered prior to surgery. The primary outcome is cumulative 48-hour opioid consumption in oral morphine equivalents starting from entry into the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).

Phase 3
Recruiting

Hospital for Special Surgery

Meghan Kirskey, MD

Have you considered Equanil clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Equanil, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials
Image of University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, United States.

Cancer Pain 101 for Cancer Pain

18+
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This is a Stage 1 study of a behavioral intervention, which means that a new intervention is being pilot tested to understand whether it is acceptable and feasible for people with advanced cancer to use. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a series of 3 10-minute videos may help improve prescription opioid pain management and opioid stigma for people living with advanced cancer. Approximately 45 participants will take part in this study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. People who choose to participate in this study will complete a series of baseline questionnaires, and then will be randomized to one of two groups: 1) the group that gets the video intervention, or 2) the group that gets a written handout with information about cancer pain. About 4 weeks later, all participants will also be asked to fill out another series of questionnaires.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Hailey W Bulls, PhD

Image of M Health Fairview Clinic - Oxboro in Minneapolis, United States.

TENS and Vibration for Procedural Pain

18+
All Sexes
Minneapolis, MN

The E-MOHS Trial is a randomized controlled trial evaluating whether active vibration plus transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces pain during local anesthetic infiltration in adults undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery or dermatologic excision. Participants will be randomized to active vibration:TENS or sham TENS during the first local anesthetic administration. The primary outcome is patient-reported infiltration pain during active local anesthetic infiltration, measured using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale. Secondary outcomes include infiltration pain measured using a Visual Analog Scale, perioperative anxiety, participant satisfaction, willingness to reuse the device, operator-rated ease of use and sterile-field compatibility, blinding integrity, and adverse events.

Waitlist Available
Background Therapy Allowed

M Health Fairview Clinic - Oxboro (+3 Sites)

Ian Maher, MD

Image of St. Joseph's Hospital London in London, Canada.

Knee RFA for Osteoarthritis

18+
All Sexes
London, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand whether changes in brain activity, measured using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), are related to how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Are baseline brain activation patterns measured using fNIRS associated with clinically meaningful treatment responses to GNRFA? 2. What changes in brain activation patterns do we see overtime after GNRFA in those who are responders to treatments, vs. those who are non-responders? Participants will: * Receive a diagnostic genicular nerve (GN) block * Receive a GNRFA if they experience at least 50% pain relief from the GN block * Come to the clinic as baseline, approximately one week later, and then 3-months after that for assessment * Fill out questionnaires once every 3-months for up to 12-months

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

St. Joseph's Hospital London

Eldon Loh, MD

Have you considered Equanil clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Equanil, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials
Image of Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, United States.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism and Depression

11 - 17
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Autistic Youth (CBT-DAY) can improve depressive symptoms and related mechanisms in autistic youth aged 11-17 years with depression receiving care in outpatient clinical settings. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does CBT-DAY lead to greater reductions in depressive symptom severity compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU)? * Does CBT-DAY improve key mechanisms (emotional reactivity, self-esteem, and autism self-knowledge) associated with depression outcomes? Researchers will compare CBT-DAY versus treatment-as-usual (TAU) to see if CBT-DAY results in greater improvements in depressive symptoms and related outcomes. Participants will: * Complete baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and 3-month follow-up assessments (surveys and interviews) * Be randomly assigned to receive either 12 weeks of CBT-DAY or treatment-as-usual * Participate in therapy sessions during the 12-week intervention period * Complete follow-up assessments three months after treatment to evaluate longer-term outcomes

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Jessica Schwartzman, PhD

Image of Stephenson Cancer Center - Tulsa Location in Tulsa, United States.

Empowered Relief for Pain in Cancer

18+
All Sexes
Tulsa, OK

This project will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of Empowered Relief (ER) among American Indian adults who are currently receiving or have completed active cancer treatments at Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC). ER is a single-session, Zoom-based, 2-hour, skills-based pain management class delivered by certified instructors. Participants learn three core pain relief skills, develop a personalized plan, and receive access to a free binaural audio app for daily practice. ER has demonstrated moderate efficacy in individuals with chronic non-cancer pain, reducing pain intensity, pain interference, pain-related distress (pain catastrophizing), sleep disturbance, and anxiety at 3 and 6 months post-treatment. Because of its brief, didactic nature and Zoom delivery, ER can accommodate large class sizes and may address accessibility disparities among underserved cancer populations. While ER is being studied across various non-cancer populations and has been adopted as standard of care in leading healthcare institutions in the U.S. and abroad, it has not been tested in American Indians with cancer.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Stephenson Cancer Center - Tulsa Location

Sophia You

Image of Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center in Houston, United States.

Lavender-Sandalwood Aromatherapy for C-Section Recovery

18+
Female
Houston, TX

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to explore whether lavender sandalwood aromatherapy can support comfort, mood, pain relief, and overall satisfaction for participants recovering from a scheduled cesarean section without complications. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * How does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy affect participants' mood during postpartum recovery after a cesarean section? * Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy help reduce pain during recovery? * Does lavender sandalwood aromatherapy improve participants' overall satisfaction with their recovery experience? Researchers will compare participants who receive lavender-sandalwood aromatherapy with those who do not to determine whether it improves mood, reduces pain, and enhances patient satisfaction. Participants will be asked to: * Wear aromatherapy tabs on their gown for 24 hours. * Have the aromatherapy tabs applied 24 hours after the cesarean section and removed 48 hours after the cesarean section. * Complete surveys at 24 hours and 48 hours after the cesarean section. This will apply to both the control and intervention groups.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Have you considered Equanil clinical trials?

We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Equanil, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Go to Trials