Comparing Levlen vs Levora

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Levlen (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Levora (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Enter another drug to compare

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Levlen (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Levora (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Levlen may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Levora may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more	Related suggestions Birth Control Mirena Nexplanon Lo Loestrin Fe NuvaRing Depo Provera Sprintec Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Medroxyprogesterone Norethindrone Provera Megestrol Sprintec Aviane 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
Levlen has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 109 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 61% reported a negative effect.	Levora has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 231 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% 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.
Acne (31.2%) Weight gain (24.8%) Anxiety (22.9%) Mood swings (22.9%) Depression (19.3%) Sexual dysfunction (14.7%) Nausea (13.8%) View all Levlen side effects	Weight gain (29.4%) Acne (27.7%) Mood swings (24.7%) Sexual dysfunction (22.1%) Depression (17.3%) Cramps (16.9%) Nausea (15.6%) View all Levora 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
N/A	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, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, 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, 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 499 drugs are known to interact with Levlen: 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 Levora: 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	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Drug images Support group	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Drug images Support group
Patient Resources
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Professional Resources
N/A	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Endometriosis Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Birth Control Ovarian Cysts Gonadotropin Inhibition	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Endometriosis Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Birth Control Ovarian Cysts Gonadotropin Inhibition

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