Comparing Altavera vs Loryna
| Altavera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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| Altavera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Altavera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Loryna may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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| More about Altavera (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Loryna (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) | ||||||||||||||||
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Altavera has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 41 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
Loryna has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 210 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Altavera side effects |
View all Loryna side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
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| Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: Afirmelle, 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, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine 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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45 hours |
32.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 473 drugs are known to interact with Altavera:
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A total of 569 drugs are known to interact with Loryna:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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August 03, 2010 |
March 28, 2011 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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