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Comparing Tri-Sprintec vs Yaz

Tri-Sprintec

ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

Yaz

drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.9
554 Reviews

For Birth Control I had a baby girl 6 months ago and I started this about 2 months ago and at first was doing great with it, but then after about 2 weeks of taking it have really noticed some not so great changes in me. My chin is constantly breaking out, so it did not help clear up the acne. I have really had some bad mood swings of just feeling really sad and my anxiety has been pretty bad. It has really messed with my sleeping patterns. I also gained about 16 lbs from the time I started taking this pill until now. I wear contacts and it really seems to dry my eyes out and make my vision a little blurry, which I haven't really had much trouble with before. I am seeing my doctor soon and we are planning on switching me to another birth control pill.

6
scheve1314

For Birth Control I've been on it for three years and no pregnancy scares. No weight gain, nothing. My only complaint is my sex drive is nonexistant .

6
DorisTheSpider
6.3
529 Reviews

For Birth Control Yaz gave me immediate bloating, gas from the day I started taking it. In addition, I had severe headaches and fatigue. My breasts grew a cup size which was bad to me because they hurt all the time and my boobs aren't small to begin with. I wanted to sleep all the time and was ready to be in bed by 7pm every night. It made me lose my desire to exercise. On a positive note, it made me feel a lot less anxious than Loestrin 24 FE did. However, the cons outweighed the pros for me and I started Loestrin 24 FE after and like it much better.

6
AshleyMichelle

For Birth Control I've been using Yaz for about 6weeks now and I immediately noticed my skin getting better and my skin getting no clearer. My period has improved so much, it was hell before and now it's shorter and painless. My sex drive improved as well( I didn't expect that). The big problem I have are my mood swings. I am a very happy and charismatic person but now I feel anxious all the time, I'm sensitive over things that wouldn't bother me at all before. I cry all the time. I'm often irritable and sometimes just want toscream at everyone. I hate the emotional effects it has on me but i think the positives outweigh the negatives.

6
Lulubati

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Tri-Sprintec side effects document.

See the full Yaz side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 28 tablet
Dosage triphasic 35 mcg
Per Unit* $1.02
Cost* $28.63
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Quantity 28 tablet
Dosage 3 mg-0.02 mg
Per Unit* $4.00
Cost* $112.00
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate brands include: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Previfem, Tri-VyLibra, TriNessa, TriNessa Lo, VyLibra more... Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yaela, Yasmin, Zarah, Zumandimine 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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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 602 drugs are known to interact with Tri-Sprintec:

  • 47 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
  • 393 moderate drug interactions (1410 brand and generic names)
  • 162 minor drug interactions (1286 brand and generic names)

A total of 767 drugs are known to interact with Yaz:

  • 47 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
  • 574 moderate drug interactions (2220 brand and generic names)
  • 146 minor drug interactions (1216 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

March 16, 2006

WADA Class

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N/A

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