CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE vs XANAX XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE and XANAX XR 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	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	XANAX XR
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Parke Davis	Upjohn
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride xanax xr

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Parke Davis

Upjohn

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride or Xanax XR?

Xanax XR costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 vs $4.83 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride and Xanax XR?

Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride contains Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, while Xanax XR contains Alprazolam — 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.