Comparing Ashlyna vs Norethindrone
Ashlyna | Norethindrone |
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Ashlyna (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Norethindrone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Ashlyna may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy , Birth Control. norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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More about Ashlyna (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Norethindrone | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Ashlyna has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 145 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Norethindrone has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1559 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Ashlyna side effects in more detail. |
See also: norethindrone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Ashlyna prices |
View all norethindrone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, 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, Larissia, 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 | Affodel, Camila, Deblitane, Emzahh, Errin, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Norlyroc, Sharobel, Tulana 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. | |||||||||||||||||
45 hours |
10 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 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 458 drugs are known to interact with Ashlyna:
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A total of 251 drugs are known to interact with norethindrone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
February 23, 2015 |
April 21, 1982 |
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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.
Further information
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