EQUANIL vs LORAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EQUANIL and LORAZEPAM 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	EQUANIL	LORAZEPAM
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$162.29 /30	~$1.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MEPROBAMATE	LORAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Wyeth Ayerst	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet
Drug class	—	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours (mean)
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

equanil lorazepam

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$162.29 /30

~$1.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MEPROBAMATE

LORAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Wyeth Ayerst

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet

Drug class

—

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours (mean)

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Equanil or Lorazepam?

Lorazepam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.14 vs $162.29 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 Equanil and Lorazepam?

Equanil contains Meprobamate, while Lorazepam contains Lorazepam — 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.