CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs ZYPREXA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and ZYPREXA 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	CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ZYPREXA
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$4.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	OLANZAPINE
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Cheplapharm
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 21 to 54 hours (mean around 30 hours)
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

cariprazine hydrochloride zyprexa

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$4.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARIPRAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

OLANZAPINE

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Cheplapharm

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 21 to 54 hours (mean around 30 hours)

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cariprazine Hydrochloride and Zyprexa?

Cariprazine Hydrochloride contains Cariprazine Hydrochloride, while Zyprexa contains Olanzapine — 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.