Comparing Aviane vs Skyla
Aviane | Skyla |
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Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Skyla (levonorgestrel) |
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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. Skyla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Skyla (levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Aviane has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 551 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Skyla has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1539 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Aviane side effects in more detail. |
See also: Skyla side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Aviane 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, 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 levonorgestrel brands include: 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, Take Action 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 |
45 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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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 467 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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A total of 254 drugs are known to interact with Skyla:
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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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