What are the alternatives to Risperdal?

Risperdal, the brand name of Risperidone, is an atypical antipsychotic prescription drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and is not currently approved by the FDA. An atypical antipsychotic alternative to Risperdal is Quetiapine, brand name Seroquel or Ketipinor. Two alternative typical antipsychotic prescription drugs are Perphenazine and Chlorpromazine, branded in the United States as Thorazine.