BELSOMRA vs EDLUAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BELSOMRA and EDLUAR 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	BELSOMRA	EDLUAR
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUVOREXANT	ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Merck Sharp Dohme	Viatris
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 2.5 hours (mean 2.5-2.6 hours; range roughly 1.4 to 4.5 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

belsomra edluar

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SUVOREXANT

ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Merck Sharp Dohme

Viatris

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 2.5 hours (mean 2.5-2.6 hours; range roughly 1.4 to 4.5 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Belsomra or Edluar?

Belsomra and Edluar are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Belsomra and Edluar?

Belsomra contains Suvorexant, while Edluar contains Zolpidem Tartrate — 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.