LUNESTA vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LUNESTA and TEMAZEPAM 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	LUNESTA	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.69 /30	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ESZOPICLONE	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Waylis Therap	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

lunesta temazepam

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.69 /30

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ESZOPICLONE

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Waylis Therap

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lunesta or Temazepam?

Lunesta costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.69 vs $2.73 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 Lunesta and Temazepam?

Lunesta contains Eszopiclone, while Temazepam contains Temazepam — 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.