Comparing Provera vs Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel
Provera | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Endometrial Cancer, Birth Control, Endometriosis. Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. ethinyl... View more |
Related suggestions Birth Control
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometriosis
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More about Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Provera has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 313 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5044 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Provera side effects in more detail. |
See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Other medroxyprogesterone brands include: Depo Provera, depo-subQ provera 104 | 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, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva 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. | |||||||||||||||||
401 hours |
45 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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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 234 drugs are known to interact with Provera:
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A total of 457 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
June 18, 1959 |
July 21, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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