Comparing Norethindrone vs Vienva
| Norethindrone | Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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| Norethindrone | Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea, Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy, Birth Control. Norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Vienva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Norethindrone | More about (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Norethindrone has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1573 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Vienva has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 345 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% 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 Norethindrone side effects |
View all Vienva side effects |
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| Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | |
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Affodel, Camila, Deblitane, Emzahh, Errin, Gallifrey, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Meleya, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Norlyroc, Orquidea, Sharobel, Tulana View more | 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, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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10 hours |
45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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A total of 267 drugs are known to interact with Norethindrone:
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A total of 498 drugs are known to interact with Vienva:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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April 21, 1982 |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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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