Comparing Adapalene Topical vs Yasmin
Adapalene topical | Yasmin |
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Adapalene topical | Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Acne. adapalene topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Adapalene topical | More about Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Adapalene topical has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 515 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Yasmin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 604 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: adapalene topical side effects in more detail. |
See also: Yasmin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all adapalene topical prices |
View all Yasmin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Differin, Plixda | Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
51 hours |
32.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 12 drugs are known to interact with adapalene topical:
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A total of 558 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
May 31, 1996 |
May 11, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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