DIAZEPAM vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DIAZEPAM and TEMAZEPAM 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	DIAZEPAM	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	68/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.87 /30	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIAZEPAM	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Capsule
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	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

diazepam temazepam

Rating

68/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.87 /30

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DIAZEPAM

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Capsule

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

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Diazepam or Temazepam?

By our independent rating, Temazepam scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Diazepam. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Diazepam or Temazepam?

Diazepam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 vs $2.73 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Diazepam and Temazepam?

Diazepam contains Diazepam, while Temazepam contains Temazepam — 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.