BELSOMRA vs SODIUM BUTABARBITAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BELSOMRA and SODIUM BUTABARBITAL 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	SODIUM BUTABARBITAL
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUVOREXANT	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM
Manufacturer	Merck Sharp Dohme	Marshall Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

belsomra sodium butabarbital

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SUVOREXANT

BUTABARBITAL SODIUM

Manufacturer

Merck Sharp Dohme

Marshall Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Belsomra and Sodium Butabarbital?

Belsomra contains Suvorexant, while Sodium Butabarbital contains Butabarbital Sodium — 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.