Comparing Norethindrone vs Vienva
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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. |
Related suggestions Birth Control (Contraception)
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| More about Norethindrone | More about Vienva (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
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Norethindrone has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 1484 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Vienva has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 320 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: norethindrone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vienva side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all norethindrone prices |
View all Vienva prices and generic prices |
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| Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Norlyroc, 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, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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10 hours |
45 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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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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A total of 237 drugs are known to interact with norethindrone:
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A total of 436 drugs are known to interact with Vienva:
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April 21, 1982 |
May 21, 2015 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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