Comparing Jolessa vs Kurvelo

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Jolessa (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Kurvelo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Enter another drug to compare

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Jolessa (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Kurvelo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Cysts, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Jolessa may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Cysts, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Premenstrual Syndrome. Kurvelo may also be used for purposes... View more	Related suggestions Birth Control Mirena Nexplanon Lo Loestrin Fe NuvaRing Depo Provera Sprintec Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Medroxyprogesterone Norethindrone Provera Megestrol Sprintec Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel Endometriosis Norethindrone Lupron Depot Orilissa Progesterone Medroxyprogesterone Zoladex Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Metformin Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium
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Ratings & Reviews
Jolessa has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 144 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect.	Kurvelo has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% 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.
Spotting (30.6%) Weight gain (29.2%) Bleeding (27.1%) Acne (22.2%) Cramps (22.2%) Headaches (13.2%) Sexual dysfunction (11.8%) View all Jolessa side effects	View all Kurvelo side effects
Drug Class
Contraceptives	Contraceptives
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Brand Names
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, 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	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, 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.
45 hours	45 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 497 drugs are known to interact with Jolessa: 76 major drug interactions (197 brand and generic names) 372 moderate drug interactions (1397 brand and generic names) 49 minor drug interactions (527 brand and generic names)	A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Kurvelo: 76 major drug interactions (197 brand and generic names) 372 moderate drug interactions (1397 brand and generic names) 49 minor drug interactions (527 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as levonorgestrel. You... View more	Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as levonorgestrel. You... View more
Disease Interactions
Smoking Abnormal genital bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Breast malignancy Liver disease Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests Cardiovascular disease Hyperlipidemia Weight gain	Smoking Abnormal genital bleeding Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Breast malignancy Liver disease Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests Cardiovascular disease Hyperlipidemia Weight gain
First Approval Date
N/A	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Drug images	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings
Patient Resources
Jolessa uses Advanced reading	N/A
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Endometriosis Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Ovarian Cysts Birth Control Gonadotropin Inhibition	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Endometriosis Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Ovarian Cysts Birth Control Gonadotropin Inhibition Premenstrual Syndrome

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