BUTABARBITAL SODIUM vs EDLUAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BUTABARBITAL SODIUM 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	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM	EDLUAR
Rating	54/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM	ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Teva	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

butabarbital sodium edluar

Rating

54/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BUTABARBITAL SODIUM

ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Teva

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, Butabarbital Sodium or Edluar?

By our independent rating, Edluar scores higher — 3.6 vs 2.7 out of 5 for Butabarbital Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Butabarbital Sodium and Edluar?

Butabarbital Sodium contains Butabarbital Sodium, 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.