Comparing Aviane vs Levonorgestrel
| Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Levonorgestrel |
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| Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Levonorgestrel |
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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 |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Emergency Contraception, Birth Control. Levonorgestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Levonorgestrel | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Levonorgestrel has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 10521 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% 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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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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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, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, Curae, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Julie, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Optionelle, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, SheWise, Skyla, Take Action 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 |
45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 495 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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A total of 261 drugs are known to interact with Levonorgestrel:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
July 28, 1999 |
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N/A |
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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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