TEMAZEPAM vs XANAX XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. TEMAZEPAM and XANAX XR 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	TEMAZEPAM	XANAX XR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.73 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TEMAZEPAM	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Prinston Inc	Upjohn
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

temazepam xanax xr

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.73 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TEMAZEPAM

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Prinston Inc

Upjohn

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Depressive Disorder, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Panic Disorder

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Temazepam or Xanax XR?

Xanax XR costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 vs $2.73 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 Temazepam and Xanax XR?

Temazepam contains Temazepam, while Xanax XR contains Alprazolam — 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.