LIBRELEASE vs LOREEV XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LIBRELEASE and LOREEV XR 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	LIBRELEASE	LOREEV XR
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$1.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE	LORAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Almatica
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours (mean)
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

librelease loreev xr

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$1.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE

LORAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Almatica

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours (mean)

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Librelease or Loreev XR?

Loreev XR costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.14 vs $4.83 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 Librelease and Loreev XR?

Librelease contains Chlordiazepoxide, while Loreev XR 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.