Comparing Lessina vs Liletta

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Lessina ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

Liletta levonorgestrel

Prescribed for Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition.

Prescribed for Birth Control. Liletta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Contraceptives

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	84 each
Dosage	20 mcg-100 mcg
Per Unit^*	$0.49
Cost^*	$41.14

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Quantity	1 device
Dosage	52 mg
Per Unit^*	$891.78
Cost^*	$891.78

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Intrauterine device

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, Kurvelo, Larissia, 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 levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, BionaFem, EContra EZ, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Kyleena, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, Preventeza, React, Skyla, Take Action 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.

45 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Lessina:

36 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names)
332 moderate drug interactions (1195 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (480 brand and generic names)

A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Liletta:

31 major drug interactions (87 brand and generic names)
171 moderate drug interactions (543 brand and generic names)
12 minor drug interactions (33 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

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February 26, 2015

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

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