Comparing Errin vs Lessina
Errin | Lessina |
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Errin (norethindrone) | Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Errin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Lessina may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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More about Errin (norethindrone) | More about Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Errin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 186 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Lessina has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 133 ratings on Drugs.com. 34% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Errin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lessina side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Errin prices |
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Other norethindrone brands include: Affodel, Camila, Deblitane, Emzahh, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Norlyroc, Sharobel, Tulana View more | Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: 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, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
10 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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A total of 260 drugs are known to interact with Errin:
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A total of 467 drugs are known to interact with Lessina:
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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