Comparing Larissia vs NuvaRing
Larissia Remove Larissia from your drug comparison | NuvaRing Remove NuvaRing from your drug comparison |
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Larissia ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel Remove Larissia from your drug comparison | NuvaRing ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel Remove NuvaRing from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Birth Control. Larissia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Birth Control. NuvaRing may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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4.2
For Birth Control: took this for 1 month and experienced no major mood swings or nausea. However, immediately, I got CANKER sores (I never get these) and pimples (when my complexion is generally clear). Then I had light spotting for a few days about 1.5 weeks prior to when my period should have came - then it was followed by heavy breakthrough bleeding. Can't recommend this if you're trying to regulate your period. Will be switching to a different brand. |
6.1
For Birth Control: I had a mostly positive experience with the Nuvaring, but ultimately discontinued use. Pros: I have a clinical diagnosis of endometriosis, and the ring made symptoms like cramping, heavy bleeding, nausea, and vomiting less frequent and more bearable. My skin was beautiful. My cystic acne disappeared, and I only got 1-2 small, almost undetectable pimples a month. I also loved how convenient the ring is. It’s so much easier to remember to change your ring every 3-4 weeks than take a pill at the same exact time every single day. Cons: The first few months I had some mood swings and got frustrated and angry at little things. This did taper off. Noticeably lowered sex drive (but this might be more connected to endometriosis pain). Near constant spotting. I would spot 8 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off. Spotting was the only reason I discontinued use. I wish my body reacted better to these hormones, because it really is a fantastic BC option. I would recommend it to a friend. For Birth Control: I love the fact that I can’t get pregnant, I hate the fact that it’s made me gain weight and I know go through mood swings like crazy and it has awaken my long dormant depression again. I stopped taking it after college and just started it again. I’ve taken used it for about 8 years total because I can’t remember a pill everyday. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Larissia side effects document. |
See the full NuvaRing side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Larissia prices and generic prices |
View all NuvaRing prices and generic prices |
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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, Kurvelo, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Sylevia, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: EluRyng | ||||||||||||||||
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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45 hours |
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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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 410 drugs are known to interact with Larissia:
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A total of 411 drugs are known to interact with NuvaRing:
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First Approval Date |
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October 03, 2001 |
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WADA ClassView 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Birth Control: At 41 yo, I recently asked my Dr to go back on a low dose BC despite having had my tubes tied after my last child’s birth. I was suffering from heavy bleeding and cycles ranging from 22 to 32 days and just wanted some predictability. I took Larissa for two packs back-to-back starting off... no real side effects to start, but by week 2, some pimples. They eventually cleared up, but by then the crazy bloating/ constipation/ weight gain had kicked in. My face was puffy, and I didn’t fit in a single pair of jeans despite continuing my usual workout routine and not changing my (healthy-normal) diet. I ended up gaining 12 pounds over 6 weeks, which is a lot of weight for my petite frame! After the 2nd pack, I had a period which was light, but still not worth starting another pack.