OXCARBAZEPINE vs STAVZOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. OXCARBAZEPINE and STAVZOR 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	OXCARBAZEPINE	STAVZOR
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.03 /30	~$1.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXCARBAZEPINE	VALPROIC ACID
Manufacturer	Jubilant Cadista	Bionpharma
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet	Capsule, delayed release
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)	—
Treats	Partial Epilepsies	Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

oxcarbazepine stavzor

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.03 /30

~$1.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

OXCARBAZEPINE

VALPROIC ACID

Manufacturer

Jubilant Cadista

Bionpharma

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet, extended release, Tablet

Capsule, delayed release

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)

—

Treats

Partial Epilepsies

Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Oxcarbazepine or Stavzor?

Oxcarbazepine and Stavzor are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Oxcarbazepine or Stavzor?

Stavzor costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.02 vs $5.03 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 Oxcarbazepine and Stavzor?

Oxcarbazepine contains Oxcarbazepine, while Stavzor contains Valproic Acid — 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.