DIASTAT vs TRANXENE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DIASTAT and TRANXENE 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	TRANXENE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Bausch	Ajenat Pharms
Dosage forms	Topical	Tablet, 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	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies

diastat tranxene

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Bausch

Ajenat Pharms

Dosage forms

Topical

Tablet, 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

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Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders, Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Diastat and Tranxene?

Diastat contains Diazepam, while Tranxene contains Clorazepate Dipotassium — 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.