Best Atypical Antipsychotic for tourette syndrome
Top-rated pick: Geodon — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 4 Atypical Antipsychotic drugs used for tourette syndrome, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for tourette syndrome or the full Atypical Antipsychotic class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 atypical antipsychotic drugs we rate for tourette syndrome, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are capsule. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for tourette syndrome; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How atypical antipsychotic work
Atypical antipsychotics block dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors in the brain, rebalancing these signaling chemicals to reduce hallucinations, delusions, and mood symptoms in conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Source: Atypical Antipsychotic Agents - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Other drug classes for tourette syndrome
Top atypical antipsychotic for tourette syndrome: 1. Geodon · 2. Risperdal · 3. Uzedy
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $9 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 3 | 56/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Generic | $2 | View → |
Full ranking · 4 drugs
geodon
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Geodon (Ziprasidone Hydrochloride) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$8.21/30· 5 forms Save up to 78% in classrisperdal
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Risperdal (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsuzedy
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Uzedy (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsrykindo
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Rykindo (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best atypical antipsychotic for tourette syndrome?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — geodon ranks highest among Atypical Antipsychotic drugs used for tourette syndrome. Always consult a professional.
- Which atypical antipsychotic drugs treat tourette syndrome?
- pharmaranks lists 4 Atypical Antipsychotic products used for tourette syndrome, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.