ARISTADA vs LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ARISTADA and LURASIDONE 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	ARISTADA	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$9.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL	LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alkermes Inc	Chartwell Rx
Dosage forms	Injectable	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 18 hours (mean, %CV 7), measured after a 40 mg oral dose in adults
Treats	Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

aristada lurasidone hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$9.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ARIPIPRAZOLE LAUROXIL

LURASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alkermes Inc

Chartwell Rx

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

about 18 hours (mean, %CV 7), measured after a 40 mg oral dose in adults

Treats

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aristada and Lurasidone Hydrochloride?

Aristada contains Aripiprazole Lauroxil, while Lurasidone Hydrochloride contains Lurasidone 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.