Comparing Aviane vs Depo Provera
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| Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Aviane may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Depo Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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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 550 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Depo Provera has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 1963 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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| 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, 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 467 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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A total of 244 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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** 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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