Comparing Lo-Zumandimine vs Yaz

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Lo-Zumandimine (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare

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Lo-Zumandimine (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Lo-Zumandimine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yaz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions Birth Control Mirena Nexplanon Lo Loestrin Fe NuvaRing Sprintec Depo Provera Acne Spironolactone Doxycycline Accutane Minocycline Clindamycin topical Aldactone Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Fluoxetine Prozac Zoloft Sertraline Escitalopram Bupropion
More about Lo-Zumandimine (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	More about Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)
Ratings & Reviews
Be the first to share your experience with this drug.	Yaz has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 999 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% 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.
View all Lo-Zumandimine side effects	Acne (23.6%) Depression (20.8%) Mood swings (20.4%) Anxiety (15.2%) Weight gain (13.7%) Cramps (10.9%) Headaches (9.1%) View all Yaz 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 drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more	Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Zarah, Zumandimine View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
32.5 hours	32.5 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 592 drugs are known to interact with Lo-Zumandimine: 93 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names) 454 moderate drug interactions (1843 brand and generic names) 45 minor drug interactions (515 brand and generic names)	A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with Yaz: 93 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names) 454 moderate drug interactions (1843 brand and generic names) 45 minor drug interactions (515 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as drospirenone. You... View more	Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as drospirenone. You... View more
Disease Interactions
Smoking Hyperkalemia Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests	Smoking Hyperkalemia Abnormal vaginal bleeding Carcinomas (estrogenic) Hypercalcemia in breast cancer Hypertension Thromboembolism/cardiovascular Hepatic neoplasms Angioedema Gallbladder disease Hypercalcemia Hyperlipidemia Liver disease Melasma Depression Fluid retention Glucose intolerance Retinal thrombosis Thyroid function tests
First Approval Date
February 27, 2018	March 16, 2006
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
Lo-Zumandimine uses	Yaz uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Acne Birth Control	Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Acne Birth Control

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Comparing Lo-Zumandimine vs Yaz

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