INVEGA HAFYERA vs RISPERDAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. INVEGA HAFYERA 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	INVEGA HAFYERA	RISPERDAL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	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	Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

invega hafyera risperdal

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

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

Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Invega Hafyera or Risperdal?

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

What is the difference between Invega Hafyera and Risperdal?

Invega Hafyera contains Paliperidone Palmitate, 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.