Comparing Ortho Tri-Cyclen vs Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) |
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Acne, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Ortho Tri-Cyclen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometriosis
Ovarian Cysts
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More about Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | More about Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Ortho Tri-Cyclen has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 266 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 357 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% 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 Ortho Tri-Cyclen side effects |
View all Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
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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 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 | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 498 drugs are known to interact with Ortho Tri-Cyclen:
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A total of 498 drugs are known to interact with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
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First Approval Date | ||
July 03, 1992 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
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