EQUETRO vs PROLIXIN DECANOATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EQUETRO and PROLIXIN DECANOATE 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	EQUETRO	PROLIXIN DECANOATE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE
Manufacturer	Validus Pharms	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Injectable
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders	Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

equetro prolixin decanoate

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE

Manufacturer

Validus Pharms

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Injectable

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

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

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Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Equetro or Prolixin Decanoate?

Equetro and Prolixin Decanoate are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Equetro and Prolixin Decanoate?

Equetro contains Carbamazepine, while Prolixin Decanoate contains Fluphenazine Decanoate — 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.