CLOBAZAM vs VALIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CLOBAZAM and VALIUM 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	CLOBAZAM	VALIUM
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$7.72 /30	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLOBAZAM	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Chartwell Molecular	Roche
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age
Treats	Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

clobazam valium

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$7.72 /30

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CLOBAZAM

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Chartwell Molecular

Roche

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

Treats

Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Clobazam or Valium?

Valium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 vs $7.72 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 Clobazam and Valium?

Clobazam contains Clobazam, while Valium contains Diazepam — 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.