Comparing Apri vs Aviane
Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) | Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) | Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Apri may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Aviane may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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More about Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) | More about Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Apri has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 459 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Aviane has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 554 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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Other desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyclessa, Cyred, Cyred EQ, Desogen, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Juleber, Kalliga, Kariva, Kimidess, Pimtrea, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea View more | Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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45 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 493 drugs are known to interact with Apri:
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A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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1 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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