HALCION vs NIRAVAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. HALCION and NIRAVAM 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	HALCION	NIRAVAM
Rating	64/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$10.50 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIAZOLAM	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Ucb Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

halcion niravam

Rating

64/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$10.50 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIAZOLAM

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Ucb Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Halcion or Niravam?

By our independent rating, Niravam scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Halcion. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Halcion or Niravam?

Niravam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 vs $10.50 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 Halcion and Niravam?

Halcion contains Triazolam, while Niravam contains Alprazolam — 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.