What are alternatives to risperidone?

Hi, Cynlu!
There are many different options that you can discuss with her doctor. Speaking purely from my personal experience I'm now taking Vraylar which treats both schizophrenia and Bipolar disorders. I also take Wellbutrin to control the depressive episodes. This combination along with a mood stabilizer (lamotrigine) works very effectively for me.
Everyone responds differently to these medications so it may be a matter of trial and error until you find what works well for your daughter.
Best regards and good luck to both of you.

I am bipolar too, but do not have the problem your daughter has, and I am sorry to read so.

I take Seroquel (Quetiapine) and Zyprexa (Olanzapine) both belong to the drug class of atypical antipsychotics and for me they have worked pretty well, of course everyone reacts differently to medications.

I will provide you with a link with atypical antipsychotics with user reviews so you can discuss which one could suit your daughter best with her Dr.:

https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/atypical-antipsychotics.html

Risperidone is also in the same drug class of atypical antipsychotics.