Comparing Aviane vs Depo-Provera
| Aviane | Depo-Provera |
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| Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Depo-Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | ||||||||||||||||
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Aviane has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 539 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Depo-Provera has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 1949 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Aviane side effects in more detail. |
See also: Depo-Provera side effects in more detail. |
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View all Aviane prices and generic prices |
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| 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, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other medroxyprogesterone brands include: depo-subQ provera 104, Provera | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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45 hours |
401 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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A total of 436 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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A total of 219 drugs are known to interact with Depo-Provera:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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September 23, 1960 |
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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.
Further information
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