BUTABARBITAL SODIUM vs LORAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BUTABARBITAL SODIUM and LORAZEPAM 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	LORAZEPAM
Rating	54/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM	LORAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Teva	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet
Drug class	—	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours (mean)
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

butabarbital sodium lorazepam

Rating

54/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BUTABARBITAL SODIUM

LORAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Teva

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet

Drug class

—

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours (mean)

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Butabarbital Sodium or Lorazepam?

By our independent rating, Lorazepam 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 Lorazepam?

Butabarbital Sodium contains Butabarbital Sodium, while Lorazepam contains Lorazepam — 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.