ABILIFY vs CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABILIFY and CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.13 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARIPIPRAZOLE	CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Otsuka	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)	—
Treats	Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

abilify cariprazine hydrochloride

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.13 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE

CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Otsuka

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

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

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Treats

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Abilify and Cariprazine Hydrochloride?

Abilify contains Aripiprazole, while Cariprazine Hydrochloride contains Cariprazine Hydrochloride — 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.