Comparing Tri-Sprintec vs Yasmin

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Tri-Sprintec ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Yasmin drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

Prescribed for Acne, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. May also be prescribed off label for Ovarian Cysts.

Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

See the full Yasmin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	168 each
Dosage	triphasic 35 mcg
Per Unit^*	$0.50
Cost^*	$84.24

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Quantity	84 each
Dosage	3 mg-0.03 mg
Per Unit^*	$4.78
Cost^*	$401.14

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

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-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra View more Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Kemeya, Kyra, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine 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.

N/A

32.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

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.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 412 drugs are known to interact with Tri-Sprintec:

34 major drug interactions (95 brand and generic names)
333 moderate drug interactions (1197 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (480 brand and generic names)

A total of 477 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:

55 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
380 moderate drug interactions (1534 brand and generic names)
42 minor drug interactions (474 brand and generic names)

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

May 11, 2001

WADA Class

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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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