Comparing Kurvelo vs Seasonale

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

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Kurvelo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Seasonale (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Birth Control, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Premenstrual Syndrome. Kurvelo may also be used for purposes... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Birth Control, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Seasonale may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more	Related suggestions Birth Control Mirena Nexplanon Lo Loestrin Fe Depo Provera NuvaRing 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
More about (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	More about Seasonale (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)
Ratings & Reviews
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.	Seasonale has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% 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.
View all Kurvelo side effects	Bleeding (41.8%) Cramps (30.9%) Spotting (29.1%) Weight gain (16.4%) Sexual dysfunction (12.7%) Acne (10.9%) Headaches (10.9%) View all Seasonale 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, 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	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, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Rosyrah, 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 499 drugs are known to interact with Kurvelo: 77 major drug interactions (199 brand and generic names) 373 moderate drug interactions (1401 brand and generic names) 49 minor drug interactions (527 brand and generic names)	A total of 499 drugs are known to interact with Seasonale: 77 major drug interactions (199 brand and generic names) 373 moderate drug interactions (1401 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	September 05, 2003
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
N/A	Seasonale uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Birth Control Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Endometriosis Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Ovarian Cysts Gonadotropin Inhibition Premenstrual Syndrome	Birth Control Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Endometriosis Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Ovarian Cysts Gonadotropin Inhibition

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