Olanzapine helps manage schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms. It does not cure conditions but improves symptoms. Available as tablets, dissolvable tablets, and injections. Works by affecting brain neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin
Helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and aggressive behavior. Works by affecting brain neurotransmitters like dopamine. Available as tablets, liquid, and injections. Not a cure but helps control symptoms
Trevicta is an antipsychotic injection for schizophrenia maintenance treatment. Contains paliperidone, a breakdown product of risperidone. Available in 175-525 mg doses for slow injection every 3 months. Only available with prescription and given by healthcare professional
Used as antipsychotic and antiemetic for depression, anxiety, and agitation. Similar actions to chlorpromazine. Approved for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Treats schizophrenia and bipolar depression, approved in US since 2010. Approved in Canada and Europe for schizophrenia in 2012-2014. Generic versions approved in US in 2019, available in 2023. Most commonly prescribed medication in US with over 2 million prescriptions in 2021
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic approved in 2002 for schizophrenia. Used for bipolar disorder, depression, and tic disorders. Available as oral tablets, injectable form, and generic versions. Over 6 million prescriptions in US as of 2022