Best treatments for autistic disorder
9 products may treat autistic disorder, spanning FDA drug classes such as atypical antipsychotic, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is fintepla. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 9 drugs we list for autistic disorder, 8 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as atypical antipsychotic, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for autistic disorder — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for autistic disorder: 1. Fintepla · 2. Risperdal · 3. Uzedy
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 3 | 56/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $4 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $4 | View → |
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fintepla
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Fintepla (Fenfluramine Hydrochloride) is a medication used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bulimia, Obesity.
risperdal
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Risperdal (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsuzedy
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Uzedy (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 forms
effexor xr
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Effexor XR (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Autistic Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.12/30· 8 forms Save up to 5% in classquetiapine fumarate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Quetiapine Fumarate is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.87/30· 8 forms Save up to 21% in classrykindo
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Rykindo (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsFrequently asked
- What treats autistic disorder?
- Our catalog lists 9 products that may treat autistic disorder, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is fintepla.
- What is the best-rated treatment for autistic disorder?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — fintepla ranks highest among the products we list for autistic disorder. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat autistic disorder?
- Treatments for autistic disorder span FDA drug classes including atypical antipsychotic, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.