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Alprazolam vs Diazepam

Compare Alprazolam and Diazepam side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

AlprazolamDiazepam
Drug classBenzodiazepineBenzodiazepine
Used to treatAgoraphobia, Depression, Panic disorderAlcohol withdrawal delirium, Muscle spasticity, Panic disorder, Status epilepticus
Generic priceFrom $0.022 each, about $0.67 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $2.87 per mL (1 mg/mL (Intensol))From $0.021 each, about $0.64 for 30 (2 mg tablet); other forms from $0.11 per mL (5 mg/5 mL solution)
Brand priceXanax: from $5.63 each, about $169 for 30 (0.25 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandNot listed