ARIPIPRAZOLE vs GEODON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ARIPIPRAZOLE and GEODON 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	ARIPIPRAZOLE	GEODON
Rating	66/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.13 /mL	~$9.48 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARIPIPRAZOLE	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Viatris
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating	Capsule, Injectable
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 75 hours (mean elimination half-life of the parent drug in typical adults)	—
Treats	Schizophrenia	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

aripiprazole geodon

Rating

66/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.13 /mL

~$9.48 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Viatris

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet, Tablet, orally disintegrating

Capsule, Injectable

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

—

Treats

Schizophrenia

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aripiprazole or Geodon?

By our independent rating, Geodon scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Aripiprazole. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Aripiprazole and Geodon?

Aripiprazole contains Aripiprazole, while Geodon contains Ziprasidone 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.