LYGEN vs NIRAVAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LYGEN and NIRAVAM 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	LYGEN	NIRAVAM
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Alra	Ucb Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

lygen niravam

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Alra

Ucb Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lygen or Niravam?

Niravam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 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 Lygen and Niravam?

Lygen contains Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, while Niravam contains Alprazolam — 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.