Comparing Aripiprazole vs Risperidone

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Aripiprazole

Risperidone

Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic used in the treatment of schizophrenia and several other disorders. Aripiprazole is less likely than some other antipsychotics to cause weight gain. Prescribed for... View more

Risperidone is an antipsychotic that relieves psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia or mania and is also used in the treatment of autistic disorder. Side effects are less likely at lower... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Atypical antipsychotics

Atypical antipsychotics

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: akathisia, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting.

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Commonly reported side effects include: agitation, akathisia, anxiety, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dystonia, extrapyramidal reaction, nausea, rhinitis, and weight gain.

See the full risperidone side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	5 mg
Per Unit^*	$7.22 - $9.76
Cost^*	$361.01 - $487.81

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	1 mg
Per Unit^*	$1.56
Cost^*	$77.75

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral solution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Oral solution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Brand Names

Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite, Aristada, Aristada Initio Perseris, Risperdal, Risperdal Consta

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.

146 hours

24 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 667 drugs are known to interact with aripiprazole:

36 major drug interactions (202 brand and generic names)
626 moderate drug interactions (2270 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 632 drugs are known to interact with risperidone:

89 major drug interactions (336 brand and generic names)
537 moderate drug interactions (2146 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (44 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ARIPiprazole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

RisperiDONE oral solution should not be mixed with tea or cola. It may be taken with water,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 15, 2002

December 29, 1993

WADA Class

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N/A

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