Risperidone vs Ziprasidone
Compare Risperidone and Ziprasidone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Risperidone | Ziprasidone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Atypical Antipsychotic | Atypical Antipsychotic |
| Used to treat | Autistic disorder, Bipolar disorder, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome | Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome |
| Generic price | From $0.036 each, about $1.09 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.47 per mL (1 mg/mL solution) | From $0.27 each, about $8.08 for 30 (20 mg capsule); other forms from $21.81 per item (20 mg/mL vial) |
| Brand price | Risperdal: from $4.38 each, about $131 for 30 (0.5 mg tablet); other forms from $5.28 per mL (1 mg/mL solution) | Geodon: from $31.11 each, about $933 for 30 (80 mg capsule) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand | Generic costs about 99% less than the brand |