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Atypical Antipsychotics

Atypical antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Some can also treat Tourette's syndrome and irritability linked with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They work by blocking dopamine and balancing serotonin.

Why are atypical antipsychotics prescribed?

  1. Schizophrenia (44%)
  2. Bipolar Disorder (43%)
  3. Depression (13%)

Key takeaways

Atypical antipsychotics treat certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They help balance mood and behavior by altering the activity of certain chemicals in your brain. Atypical antipsychotics come in different forms, including oral pills and injections. Common examples include aripiprazole (Abilify), quetiapine (Seroquel), and olanzapine (Zyprexa).

Prices for popular Atypical Antipsychotics medications
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Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an inexpensive drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both brand and generic form. Generic quetiapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Aripiprazole (Abilify) is an inexpensive drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression. It is also used to treat Tourette's disorder and some symptoms of autism. This medicine may also be used in combination with antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic aripiprazole is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis) is a moderately priced drug used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic olanzapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
OLANZAPINE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
Risperidone (Risperdal) is a moderately priced drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple generic and brand versions. Generic risperidone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
LURASIDONE treats schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
QUETIAPINE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It may also be used with antidepressant medication to treat depression. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
ZIPRASIDONE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
CLOZAPINE treats schizophrenia. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics.
PALIPERIDONE treats schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
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Adasuve

as low as$151
LOXAPINE treats symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
RISPERIDONE treats schizophrenia. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
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Versacloz

as low as$815
CLOZAPINE treats schizophrenia. It is prescribed when other medications have not worked or cannot be tolerated. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics.
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Saphris

as low as$1,214
Saphris (asenapine) is an expensive drug used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic asenapine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Uzedy

as low as$1,264
RISPERIDONE treats schizophrenia. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
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Secuado

as low as$1,406
ASENAPINE treats schizophrenia. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
ARIPIPRAZOLE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotics can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
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Caplyta

as low as$1,644
LUMATEPERONE treats schizophrenia and bipolar depression. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
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Fanapt

as low as$1,770
ILOPERIDONE treats schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
PALIPERIDONE treats schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
RISPERIDONE treats schizophrenia. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
ARIPIPRAZOLE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotics can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
ARIPIPRAZOLE treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotics can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
PALIPERIDONE treats schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
PALIPERIDONE treats schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood, behaviors, and thoughts. It belongs to a group of medications called antipsychotics. Antipsychotic medications can be used to treat several kinds of mental health conditions.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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