Comparing Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel vs Sprintec
| Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Sprintec |
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| Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. ethinyl... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Sprintec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometriosis
Ovarian Cysts
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| More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | More about Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5056 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Sprintec has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 1294 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: Sprintec side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Nymyo, Previfem, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra 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 |
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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 466 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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A total of 464 drugs are known to interact with Sprintec:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 21, 1982 |
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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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