Comparing Apri vs Larissia
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| Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) | Larissia (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 Birth Control. Larissia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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| More about Apri (desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) | More about Larissia (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||
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Apri has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 458 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Larissia has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 164 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Apri side effects in more detail. |
See also: Larissia side effects in more detail. |
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| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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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, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva 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. | |||||||||
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20 hours |
45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Apri:
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A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with Larissia:
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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