ATIVAN vs SYMPAZAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATIVAN and SYMPAZAN 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	SYMPAZAN
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	~$7.72 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	CLOBAZAM
Manufacturer	Hikma	Assertio Speclty
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Film
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

ativan sympazan

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

~$7.72 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

CLOBAZAM

Manufacturer

Hikma

Assertio Speclty

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Film

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ativan or Sympazan?

Ativan costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.14 vs $7.72 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 Ativan and Sympazan?

Ativan contains Lorazepam, while Sympazan contains Clobazam — 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.