SECONAL SODIUM vs TEMAZEPAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. SECONAL SODIUM 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	SECONAL SODIUM	TEMAZEPAM
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.73 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SECOBARBITAL SODIUM	TEMAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Lilly	Prinston Inc
Dosage forms	Suppository, 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

seconal sodium temazepam

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.73 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SECOBARBITAL SODIUM

TEMAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Lilly

Prinston Inc

Dosage forms

Suppository, 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Seconal Sodium and Temazepam?

Seconal Sodium contains Secobarbital Sodium, 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.