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Are abilify (aripiprazole) and zeprexa in the same family of drugs?

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Yes and no: Both are atypical antipsychotics.Zyprexa is a thienobenzodiazepine. Abilify (aripiprazole) is a part of a drug class simply called " other antipsychotics" but includes piperazine in its complex structure.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abilify/Zyprexa: Zyprexa is first generation Antipsychotic. Abilify (aripiprazole) is second generation or Atypical Antipsychotic.

Answered 5/26/2015

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