HALCION vs SYMPAZAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HALCION and SYMPAZAN 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	SYMPAZAN
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$10.50 /30	~$7.72 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIAZOLAM	CLOBAZAM
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Assertio Speclty
Dosage forms	Tablet	Film
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

halcion sympazan

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$10.50 /30

~$7.72 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIAZOLAM

CLOBAZAM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Assertio Speclty

Dosage forms

Tablet

Film

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Seizures, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Halcion or Sympazan?

Sympazan costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $7.72 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 Sympazan?

Halcion contains Triazolam, while Sympazan contains Clobazam — 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.