BELSOMRA vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BELSOMRA and TEMAZEPAM 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	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUVOREXANT	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Merck Sharp Dohme	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

belsomra temazepam

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SUVOREXANT

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Merck Sharp Dohme

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Belsomra or Temazepam?

By our independent rating, Temazepam scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Belsomra. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Belsomra and Temazepam?

Belsomra contains Suvorexant, while Temazepam contains Temazepam — 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.