LORAZEPAM vs MEPROBAMATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LORAZEPAM and MEPROBAMATE 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	LORAZEPAM	MEPROBAMATE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	~$162.29 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	MEPROBAMATE
Manufacturer	Ani Pharms	Tablicaps
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity

lorazepam meprobamate

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

~$162.29 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

MEPROBAMATE

Manufacturer

Ani Pharms

Tablicaps

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, Headache, Muscle Rigidity

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lorazepam or Meprobamate?

Lorazepam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.14 vs $162.29 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 Lorazepam and Meprobamate?

Lorazepam contains Lorazepam, while Meprobamate contains Meprobamate — 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.