What Family Is Risperidone In? A Deep Dive Into Its Classification
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In the United States, atypical antipsychotics account for 93% of all antipsychotic prescriptions [1.8.4]. As a prominent member of this group, many ask: **what family is risperidone in?** This medication belongs to the second-generation, or atypical, antipsychotic class and is also a benzisoxazole derivative [1.7.1, 1.2.5].
