Comparing Differin vs Yaz
| Differin Remove Differin from your drug comparison | Yaz Remove Yaz from your drug comparison |
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| Differin adapalene Remove Differin from your drug comparison | Yaz drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol Remove Yaz from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Acne. Differin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yaz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Differin side effects document. |
See the full Yaz side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Differin prices and generic prices |
View all Yaz prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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| Other adapalene brands include: Plixda | Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Kemeya, Kyra, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Zarah, Zumandimine View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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51 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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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 12 drugs are known to interact with Differin:
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A total of 489 drugs are known to interact with Yaz:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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May 31, 1996 |
March 16, 2006 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.