CLONAZEPAM vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLONAZEPAM 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	CLONAZEPAM	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.83 /30	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLONAZEPAM	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Rubicon Research	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating	Capsule
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 30 to 40 hours	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Dysarthria, Myoclonic Epilepsies	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

clonazepam temazepam

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.83 /30

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CLONAZEPAM

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Rubicon Research

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating

Capsule

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 30 to 40 hours

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Dysarthria, Myoclonic Epilepsies

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Clonazepam or Temazepam?

Clonazepam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.83 vs $2.73 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 Clonazepam and Temazepam?

Clonazepam contains Clonazepam, 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.