STAVZOR vs TRILEPTAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

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

stavzor trileptal

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.02 /30

~$5.03 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VALPROIC ACID

OXCARBAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Bionpharma

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule, delayed release

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

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

Treats

Alzheimer Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy

Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Stavzor or Trileptal?

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

Which is cheaper, Stavzor or Trileptal?

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 Stavzor and Trileptal?

Stavzor contains Valproic Acid, while Trileptal contains Oxcarbazepine — 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.