Comparing Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo vs Tri-Sprintec
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Loethinyl estradiol / norgestimate |
Tri-Sprintecethinyl estradiol / norgestimate |
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Prescribed for Birth Control, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. May also be prescribed off label for Ovarian Cysts. |
Prescribed for Birth Control, Acne, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. May also be prescribed off label for Ovarian Cysts. |
Choose a suggestion belowBirth Control (Contraception)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometriosis
Ovarian Cysts
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.3
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6.0
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Side Effects |
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See the full Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects document. |
See the full Tri-Sprintec side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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| Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Previfem,... more | Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen... more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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N/A |
N/A |
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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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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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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 597 drugs are known to interact with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
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A total of 597 drugs are known to interact with Tri-Sprintec:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Birth Control I have not had really any problems. EXCEPT. I feel nauseous all the dang time. It's terrible. Besides that I have had clear skin and I use to have 7 day period. And it slimmed down to 5 which is no problem. But being nauseous all the time is terrible.