GEODON vs RISPERDAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GEODON and RISPERDAL 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	GEODON	RISPERDAL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Viatris	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)
Treats	Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

geodon risperdal

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Viatris

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 3 hours in extensive CYP2D6 metabolizers (about 20 hours in poor metabolizers)

Treats

Tourette Syndrome, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Geodon or Risperdal?

Geodon and Risperdal are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Geodon or Risperdal?

Risperdal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 vs $9.48 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Geodon and Risperdal?

Geodon contains Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, while Risperdal contains Risperidone — 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.