DIASTAT vs DORAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT and DORAL 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	DIASTAT	DORAL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	QUAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Bausch	Galt Pharms
Dosage forms	Topical	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	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, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

diastat doral

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

QUAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Bausch

Galt Pharms

Dosage forms

Topical

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

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

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Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diastat and Doral?

Diastat contains Diazepam, while Doral contains Quazepam — 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.