Comparing Dienogest / Estradiol vs Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel
| Dienogest / estradiol | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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| Dienogest / estradiol | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Birth Control. Dienogest / estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. Ethinyl... View more |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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| More about Dienogest / estradiol | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | ||||||||
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Dienogest / estradiol has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5087 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% 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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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Natazia | Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, 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 | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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16 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 447 drugs are known to interact with Dienogest / estradiol:
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A total of 499 drugs are known to interact with Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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May 06, 2010 |
July 21, 1982 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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