MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE vs VALRELEASE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE and VALRELEASE 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	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE	VALRELEASE
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.45 /mL	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Roche
Dosage forms	Injectable, Syrup	Capsule, extended release
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	Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

midazolam hydrochloride valrelease

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.45 /mL

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Roche

Dosage forms

Injectable, Syrup

Capsule, extended release

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

Anxiety Disorders, Psychomotor Agitation, Status Epilepticus

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Midazolam Hydrochloride and Valrelease?

Midazolam Hydrochloride contains Midazolam Hydrochloride, while Valrelease 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.