CAPLYTA vs EQUETRO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CAPLYTA and EQUETRO 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	CAPLYTA	EQUETRO
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$7.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LUMATEPERONE TOSYLATE	CARBAMAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Intra-Cellular	Validus Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	—	Mood Stabilizer
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)
Treats	Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

caplyta equetro

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$7.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LUMATEPERONE TOSYLATE

CARBAMAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Intra-Cellular

Validus Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

—

Mood Stabilizer

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)

Treats

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Caplyta and Equetro?

Caplyta contains Lumateperone Tosylate, while Equetro contains Carbamazepine — 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.