Comparing Lessina vs ParaGard
| Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ParaGard (copper) |
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| Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ParaGard (copper) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Lessina may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. ParaGard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Lessina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about ParaGard | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Lessina has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 134 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
ParaGard has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 1307 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% 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. | |||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
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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, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, 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 copper brands include: Miudella | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 501 drugs are known to interact with Lessina:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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1 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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