Comparing Lutera vs Lupron Depot
Lutera | Lupron Depot |
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Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Lupron Depot (leuprolide) |
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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
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 |
Related suggestions Endometriosis
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More about Lutera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | ||||||||||||||||
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. |
Lupron Depot has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Lutera side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lupron Depot side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron, Lupron Depot-PED | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
4.25 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 458 drugs are known to interact with Lutera:
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A total of 278 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 26, 1989 |
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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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