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Quetiapine vs Risperidone

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

QuetiapineRisperidone
Drug classAtypical AntipsychoticAtypical Antipsychotic
Used to treatAutistic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Major depressive disorder, Psychotic disorders, SchizophreniaAutistic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome
Generic priceFrom $0.021 each, about $0.64 for 30 (25 mg tablet)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 priceSeroquel: from $26.36 each, about $791 for 30 (400 mg tablet (XR))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 savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand