BUTABARBITAL SODIUM vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BUTABARBITAL SODIUM 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	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	56/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUTABARBITAL SODIUM	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Teva	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

butabarbital sodium temazepam

Rating

56/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BUTABARBITAL SODIUM

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Teva

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, Butabarbital Sodium or Temazepam?

By our independent rating, Temazepam scores higher — 3.6 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Butabarbital Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Butabarbital Sodium and Temazepam?

Butabarbital Sodium contains Butabarbital Sodium, 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.