ATIVAN vs MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATIVAN and MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE 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	ATIVAN	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	68/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	$0.45 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable, Syrup
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus

ativan midazolam hydrochloride

Rating

68/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

$0.45 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Injectable, Syrup

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ativan or Midazolam Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Ativan scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Midazolam Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Ativan and Midazolam Hydrochloride?

Ativan contains Lorazepam, while Midazolam Hydrochloride contains Midazolam 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.