DALMANE vs VALIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DALMANE 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	DALMANE	VALIUM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Roche
Dosage forms	Capsule	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	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

dalmane valium

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Roche

Dosage forms

Capsule

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

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dalmane and Valium?

Dalmane contains Flurazepam Hydrochloride, 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.