DIASTAT vs FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT and FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE 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	FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Bausch	Rising
Dosage forms	Topical	Capsule
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	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	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

diastat flurazepam hydrochloride

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Bausch

Rising

Dosage forms

Topical

Capsule

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

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diastat and Flurazepam Hydrochloride?

Diastat contains Diazepam, while Flurazepam Hydrochloride contains Flurazepam Hydrochloride — 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.