Comparing Loryna vs Yaz

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Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare

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Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Loryna 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 Depo Provera Sprintec Acne Spironolactone Doxycycline Accutane Minocycline Clindamycin topical Aldactone Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Fluoxetine Prozac Zoloft Sertraline Escitalopram Bupropion Popular comparisons Loryna vs Depo Provera Loryna vs Aviane Loryna vs Apri Loryna vs Blisovi Fe 1 / 20 Loryna vs Aurovela Fe 1 / 20 Loryna vs Blisovi 24 Fe
More about Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)	More about Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)
Ratings & Reviews
Loryna has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 210 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect.	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.
View all 210 reviews	View all 999 reviews
Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Mood swings (23.8%) Acne (22.4%) Nausea (17.6%) Depression (15.7%) Anxiety (14.8%) Weight gain (11.9%) Headaches (11.0%) View all Loryna 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, Lo-Zumandimine, 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 Loryna: 93 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names) 454 moderate drug interactions (1845 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 (1845 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
March 28, 2011	March 16, 2006
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
Loryna uses Advanced reading	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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