Comparing Aviane vs Yasmin
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| Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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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 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Aviane (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Yasmin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 604 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Aviane side effects in more detail. |
See also: Yasmin 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 drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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45 hours |
32.5 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 467 drugs are known to interact with Aviane:
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A total of 558 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
May 11, 2001 |
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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.
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