INVEGA SUSTENNA vs RISVAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. INVEGA SUSTENNA and RISVAN 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 SUSTENNA	RISVAN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE	RISPERIDONE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Labs Farms Rovi Sa
Dosage forms	Injectable	—
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	Atypical Antipsychotic
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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

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Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE

RISPERIDONE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Labs Farms Rovi Sa

Dosage forms

Injectable

—

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

None

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

What is the difference between Invega Sustenna and Risvan?

Invega Sustenna contains Paliperidone Palmitate, while Risvan 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.