Comparing Desogestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol vs Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Birth Control, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. ethinyl... View more |
Related suggestions Birth Control
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Endometriosis
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More about Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 1568 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5046 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: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol side effects in more detail. |
See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Apri, Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyclessa, Cyred, Cyred EQ, Desogen, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Juleber, Kalliga, Kariva, Kimidess, Pimtrea, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea View more | 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. | |||||||||||||||||
20 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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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 464 drugs are known to interact with desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol:
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A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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