HALCION vs VALIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. HALCION 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	HALCION	VALIUM
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$10.50 /30	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRIAZOLAM	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Roche
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	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

halcion valium

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$10.50 /30

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TRIAZOLAM

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Roche

Dosage forms

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

Which is cheaper, Halcion or Valium?

Valium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 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 Valium?

Halcion contains Triazolam, 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.