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Estazolam Alternatives Compared

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Estazolam Quviviq Trazodone
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Estazolam Quviviq (daridorexant) Trazodone
Prescription only

Prescribed for Insomnia. estazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Insomnia. Quviviq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Trazodone is mostly used for its sleep-inducing effects (an off-label indication) rather than as an antidepressant. Only generic forms are available which makes it a lot cheaper than some other... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Estazolam has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.

Quviviq has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 139 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect.

Trazodone has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1409 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $0.85 - $1.78
Cost* $84.96 - $177.65

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $17.67
Cost* $529.95

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $0.22 - $0.23
Cost* $22.09 - $22.76

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

N/A
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

17 hours

8 hours

7.5 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Summary unavailable.

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with estazolam:

  • 30 major drug interactions (158 brand and generic names)
  • 331 moderate drug interactions (1305 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (214 brand and generic names)

A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with Quviviq:

  • 57 major drug interactions (212 brand and generic names)
  • 340 moderate drug interactions (1357 brand and generic names)

A total of 652 drugs are known to interact with trazodone:

  • 137 major drug interactions (498 brand and generic names)
  • 500 moderate drug interactions (1926 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (70 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Using estazolam together with alcohol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness... View more
  • Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or any supplements that contain grapefruit extract... View more
  • Using daridorexant together with alcohol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of traZODone such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

December 26, 1990

N/A

December 24, 1981
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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