CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM vs DIASTAT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM and DIASTAT 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	CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM	DIASTAT
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Gd Searle LLC	Bausch
Dosage forms	Tablet	Topical
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
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	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

clorazepate dipotassium diastat

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Gd Searle LLC

Bausch

Dosage forms

Tablet

Topical

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

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

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Clorazepate Dipotassium and Diastat?

Clorazepate Dipotassium contains Clorazepate Dipotassium, while Diastat 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.