Complete List Of Schedule V Drugs

Certain prescription drugs are classified as Schedule V controlled substances by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Schedule V drugs have the following characteristics:

• low potential for misuse
• limited potential for physical or psychological dependence
• have accepted medical use in the United States

All controlled substances in the United States are classified into five schedules. Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for misuse and addiction compared to those in other schedules.

List Of Schedule V Drugs

According to the DEA, Schedule V drugs are generally used for treating diarrhea, cold, cough, seizures, or mild to moderate pain (e.g. mild narcotics).

Schedule V drugs include:

• pregabalin (Lyrica)
• narcotics with small amounts of opioids/opiates (e.g Robitussin AC)
• pyrovalerone
• brivaracetam
• lacosamide
• motofen
• lomotil
• parepectolin
• ezogabine

Schedule V drugs include a number of prescription medications, including prescription cough syrups that contain narcotics like codeine, a natural opiate.

Are Schedule V Drugs Legal?

Schedule V drugs may be legally prescribed or administered by a qualified health professional for specific medical purposes.

Buying, selling, or giving prescription drugs to those without a prescription is considered illegal and may be subject to criminal penalties.

Are Schedule V Drugs Safe?

Schedule V drugs are considered low-risk for drug misuse, dependence, and addiction. When taken in ways other than prescribed, they may have potentially harmful side effects.

Schedule V drugs are considered the safest of all controlled substances in the United States, although they are not classified according to a specified standard of safety.

Getting Help For Drug Abuse

While generally uncommon, some Schedule V drugs can be misused for their effects or as a result of drug dependence. If this describes you or a loved one, you’re not alone.

Call our helpline today to learn more about treatment options for drug misuse and to find a treatment program that’s right for you.

Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff