RISPERDAL vs SECUADO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. RISPERDAL and SECUADO 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	RISPERDAL	SECUADO
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.07 /30	~$73.98 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RISPERIDONE	ASENAPINE
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharms	Hisamitsu
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet	Film, extended release
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)	about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)
Treats	Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia	Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

risperdal secuado

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.07 /30

~$73.98 /30

Type

Active ingredient

RISPERIDONE

ASENAPINE

Manufacturer

Janssen Pharms

Hisamitsu

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet

Film, extended release

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)

Treats

Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Risperdal or Secuado?

Risperdal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 vs $73.98 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 Risperdal and Secuado?

Risperdal contains Risperidone, while Secuado contains Asenapine — 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.