Comparing Lutera vs Drospirenone / Ethinyl Estradiol
Lutera | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol |
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Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Lutera may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control, Menstrual Disorders, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Lutera has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 392 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 2820 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Lutera side effects in more detail. |
See also: drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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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, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
45 hours |
32.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 457 drugs are known to interact with Lutera:
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A total of 546 drugs are known to interact with drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
March 16, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** 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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