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Suvorexant vs Zolpidem

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

SuvorexantZolpidem
Drug classOrexin Receptor Antagonistgamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptor Positive Modulator
Used to treatInsomniaInsomnia
Generic priceNo generic price listedFrom $0.034 each, about $1.03 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Brand priceBelsomra: from $15.19 each, about $456 for 30 (15 mg tablet)Ambien: from $22.57 each, about $677 for 30 (12.5 mg tablet (CR))
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand