Comparing Dienogest / Estradiol vs Yasmin

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Dienogest / estradiol	Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare

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Dienogest / estradiol	Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare
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 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Birth Control Mirena Nexplanon Lo Loestrin Fe NuvaRing Depo Provera Sprintec
More about Dienogest / estradiol	More about Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)
Ratings & Reviews
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.	Yasmin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 606 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% 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.
Bleeding (23.0%) Cramps (18.9%) Acne (17.6%) Weight gain (13.5%) Depression (10.8%) Mood swings (9.5%) Nausea (9.5%) View all Dienogest / estradiol side effects	Depression (24.6%) Acne (20.3%) Mood swings (19.0%) Anxiety (16.0%) Weight gain (13.0%) Nausea (12.4%) Sexual dysfunction (9.2%) View all Yasmin side effects
Drug Class
Contraceptives	Contraceptives
Generic Availability
N/A	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
N/A	Oral tablet
Brand Names
Natazia	Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
16 hours	32.5 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X Category X Not for use in pregnancy See the full pregnancy warnings document.	X Category X Not for use in pregnancy See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 445 drugs are known to interact with Dienogest / estradiol: 72 major drug interactions (189 brand and generic names) 349 moderate drug interactions (1287 brand and generic names) 24 minor drug interactions (141 brand and generic names)	A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin: 93 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names) 454 moderate drug interactions (1845 brand and generic names) 45 minor drug interactions (515 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as dienogest. You may... View more	Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as drospirenone. You... View more
Disease Interactions
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests	Smoking Hyperkalemia Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests
First Approval Date
May 06, 2010	May 11, 2001
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Drug images Support group
Patient Resources
Dienogest / estradiol uses Advanced reading	Yasmin uses
Professional Resources
N/A	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Birth Control	Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Acne Birth Control

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