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Comparing Norethindrone vs Tri-Sprintec

Norethindrone

Tri-Sprintec

ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea. norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Birth Control, Acne, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition. May also be prescribed off label for Ovarian Cysts.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.1
783 Reviews

For Birth Control I had been on an estrogen pill for 8 years, but new onset of migraines prompted my doc to give me this one. (Jencycla) My hair started falling out, I got acne that I'd never had before, and strong carb/salt cravings. The worst was that my lady bits were soooo dry, it was uncomfortable and sex was horrible. I got the skyla IUd and all my issues began to resolve within that week of being off jencycla.

5
Pandapandaaaa

For Birth Control I started taking this at 6 weeks post Partum for birth control while nursing. I feel like I have had a period now non-stop or I just have spotting and no idea when my actual period is due anymore. I've quit trying to figure it out; obviously I'm annoyed! It's supposed to not bother lactation, but there has been a definite decrease In my milk supply. Planning to finish this pack out and quit and use a backup. I would rather have no birth control pill at this point than all this spotting constantly! Also, I have been noticing a change in vision, but I have blamed it constantly on my contacts, lol! Seems to be a common side effect- maybe that's my problem!

5
Anonymous
5.9
579 Reviews

For Birth Control I had a baby girl 6 months ago and I started this about 2 months ago and at first was doing great with it, but then after about 2 weeks of taking it have really noticed some not so great changes in me. My chin is constantly breaking out, so it did not help clear up the acne. I have really had some bad mood swings of just feeling really sad and my anxiety has been pretty bad. It has really messed with my sleeping patterns. I also gained about 16 lbs from the time I started taking this pill until now. I wear contacts and it really seems to dry my eyes out and make my vision a little blurry, which I haven't really had much trouble with before. I am seeing my doctor soon and we are planning on switching me to another birth control pill.

6
scheve1314

For Birth Control I've been on it for three years and no pregnancy scares. No weight gain, nothing. My only complaint is my sex drive is nonexistant .

6
DorisTheSpider

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: ectopic pregnancy.

See the full norethindrone side effects document.

See the full Tri-Sprintec side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $2.08
Cost* $103.87
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Quantity 28 tablet
Dosage triphasic 35 mcg
Per Unit* $1.02
Cost* $28.63
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Aygestin, Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Jolivette, Lyza, Nor-QD, Nora-Be, Norlyda, Norlyroc, Ortho Micronor, Sharobel, Tulana more... Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Previfem, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra 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.

10 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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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.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with norethindrone:

  • 42 major drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)
  • 216 moderate drug interactions (731 brand and generic names)
  • 23 minor drug interactions (68 brand and generic names)

A total of 604 drugs are known to interact with Tri-Sprintec:

  • 47 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
  • 395 moderate drug interactions (1414 brand and generic names)
  • 162 minor drug interactions (1290 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norethindrone. You... more
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norgestimate. You... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 21, 1982

N/A

WADA Class

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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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