FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE vs VALIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE and VALIUM 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	FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE	VALIUM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Rising	Roche
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	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	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

flurazepam hydrochloride valium

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Rising

Roche

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

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

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Flurazepam Hydrochloride and Valium?

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