Comparing Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo vs Lupron Depot
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | Lupron Depot |
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | Lupron Depot (leuprolide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ovarian Cysts, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Birth Control. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
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More about Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | More about Lupron Depot (leuprolide) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 357 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% 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: Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo 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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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Nymyo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra 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. | |||||||||
N/A |
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 456 drugs are known to interact with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
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A total of 278 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
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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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