ABILIFY MAINTENA KIT vs RISPERDAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABILIFY MAINTENA KIT and RISPERDAL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ABILIFY MAINTENA KIT	RISPERDAL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.13 /mL	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARIPIPRAZOLE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Otsuka	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Kit	Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)	about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)
Treats	Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

abilify maintena kit risperdal

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.13 /mL

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Otsuka

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Kit

Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)

about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)

Treats

Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Abilify Maintena Kit and Risperdal?

Abilify Maintena Kit contains Aripiprazole, while Risperdal contains Risperidone — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.