Compare Risperdal vs. Seroquel
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Helps control your thoughts and mood.
Risperdal (risperidone) is an effective medication in treating schizophrenia, mania, and irritability associated with autism; however, amongst other newer medications in its class, it's more likely to cause side effects, such weight gain and hormone problems.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 45 reviewsforRisperdal
Helps control your thoughts and mood.
Seroquel (quetiapine) is a effective at treating schizophrenia, mania, and depression but it can cause weight gain and high blood glucose levels.
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3.7/ 5 average rating with 250 reviewsforSeroquel
Upsides
- Risperdal (risperidone) is effective at relieving psychotic symptoms, manic episodes, irritability, and aggressive behavior. It also lowers relapse rates in people with schizophrenia and people with irritability associated with autism.
- Less likely to cause heart problems compared to other antipsychotics.
- Compared to other antipsychotics, Risperdal (risperidone) causes less sedation and weight gain.
- A generic version available for pill, dissolving tablet, and liquid formulations.
- Seroquel (quetiapine) is effective at relieving psychotic symptoms and manic episodes.
- Seroquel (quetiapine) has fewer side effects than most antipsychotic medications.
- Seroquel (quetiapine) is less likely to cause heart problems compared to some other antipsychotics.
- Seroquel (quetiapine) is also the least likely to cause Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) – a movement disorder that causes stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive, or involuntary movements.
Downsides
- Mild to moderate risk of Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) - movement disorders that cause stiffness, tremor, restlessness, and slow, repetitive, or involuntary movements.
- People taking Risperdal (risperidone) might have weight gain and problems with cholesterol or blood sugar.
- Compared to other antipsychotics, this medication has a higher risk of hormone problems that can cause nipples to leak and male breasts to grow abnormally large.
- You might need routine blood tests to check how the medicine is affecting your body.
- Risperdal (risperidone) takes 4 to 6 weeks for its full effects on thoughts and mood.
- Seroquel (quetiapine) has a moderate to high risk of weight gain, elevated cholesterol and/or blood sugar compared to other antipsychotics.
- You might need routine blood tests to check how Seroquel (quetiapine) is affecting your body.
Used for
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar I disorder (manic)
- Irritability associated with autistic disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Behavioral symptoms associated with dementia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depression
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Liquid
- Injection
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Lowest price
$14.60
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Reviews
45 reviews so far
42%
saidit'sworth it
47%
saiditworked well
49%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Risperdal (risperidone)?
Leave a review250 reviews so far
56%
saidit'sworth it
50%
saiditworked well
27%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Seroquel (quetiapine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
23possible side effects
- Sedation63%
- Increased appetite44%
- Fatigue31%
- Vomiting20%
- Common cold19%
- Constipation17%
- Cough17%
- Fever16%
- Involuntary urination16%
- Drooling12%
- Headache12%
- Hay fever12%
- Dry mouth10%
- Nasal congestion10%
- Nausea8%
- Upper respiratory tract infection8%
- Weight gain8%
- Tremor8%
- Dizziness8%
- Movement disorder8%
- Rash8%
- Increased saliva7%
- Thirst7%
36possible side effects
- Drowsiness34%
- Dry mouth19%
- Headache17%
- Weakness10%
- Constipation10%
- Dizziness9%
- Tremor8%
- Stomach pain7%
- Low blood pressure7%
- Agitation6%
- Weight gain6%
- Sore throat6%
- Back pain5%
- Stiffness/difficulty moving4%
- Hay fever4%
- Swelling in the limbs4%
- Twitching4%
- Indigestion4%
- Depression3%
- Lazy eye3%
- Speech disorder3%
- Altered hormone levels3%
- Heaviness2%
- Infection2%
- Fever2%
- High blood pressure2%
- Increased heart rate2%
- Increased appetite2%
- Hypothyroidism2%
- Incoordination2%
- Abnormal thinking2%
- Anxiety2%
- Loss of control of movements2%
- Sinus infection2%
- Sweating2%
- Urinary Tract Infection2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of death
- Elderly patients with dementia
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Drug interactions
- Shaking and restlessness
- High doses of Risperdal (risperidone)
- Higher blood sugar and cholesterol and weight gain
- People with diabetes
- People with high cholesterol
- Driving impairment
- Alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Higher risk of death
- Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Children, adolescents, and young adults (<24 years old)
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Heart problems
- History of heart problems
- Drug interactions
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS)
- Metabolic changes (increased blood sugar, high cholesterol and weight gain)
- People with diabetes
- People with high cholesterol