Comparing Lupron Depot vs Ulipristal
Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | Ulipristal |
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Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | Ulipristal |
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Prescription only
Lupron Depot is a hormone deprivation treatment that may be used for the palliative care of advanced prostate cancer. The main side effects are hot flashes and general pain and it may cause... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Uterine Fibroids, Birth Control, Emergency Contraception. Ulipristal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Lupron Depot has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 235 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Ulipristal has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 792 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% 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 Lupron Depot side effects |
View all Ulipristal side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron, Lupron Depot-PED, Lutrate Depot | ella, Logilia | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4.25 hours |
38.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 283 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Ulipristal:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 26, 1989 |
August 13, 2010 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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