Haloperidol vs Risperidone
Compare Haloperidol and Risperidone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Haloperidol | Risperidone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Typical Antipsychotic | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Used to treat | Child behavior disorders, Psychotic disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Tourette syndrome, Vomiting | Autistic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome |
| Generic price | From $0.086 each, about $2.57 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.68 per mL (2 mg/mL concentrate (Lac)) | From $0.036 each, about $1.09 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.47 per mL (1 mg/mL solution) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Risperdal: from $4.38 each, about $131 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $5.28 per mL (1 mg/mL solution) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |