PLACIDYL vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. PLACIDYL 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	PLACIDYL	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETHCHLORVYNOL	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	—	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

placidyl temazepam

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ETHCHLORVYNOL

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

—

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Placidyl or Temazepam?

Placidyl and Temazepam are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Placidyl and Temazepam?

Placidyl contains Ethchlorvynol, 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.