ATIVAN vs TARACTAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATIVAN and TARACTAN 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	TARACTAN
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	CHLORPROTHIXENE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Roche
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Psychotic Disorders, Paranoid Schizophrenia

ativan taractan

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

CHLORPROTHIXENE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Roche

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Psychotic Disorders, Paranoid Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ativan and Taractan?

Ativan contains Lorazepam, while Taractan contains Chlorprothixene — 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.