Comparing Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel vs Norethindrone
| Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Norethindrone |
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| Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Norethindrone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Ovarian Cysts, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. Ethinyl... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Endometriosis, Amenorrhea, Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy , Birth Control. Norethindrone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
Endometriosis
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| More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | More about Norethindrone | ||||||||||||||||
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Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5074 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Norethindrone has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1571 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| 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, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Affodel, Camila, Deblitane, Emzahh, Errin, Gallifrey, Heather, Incassia, Jencycla, Lyleq, Lyza, Nor-QD, Norlyda, Norlyroc, Orquidea, Sharobel, Tulana 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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45 hours |
10 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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A total of 473 drugs are known to interact with Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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A total of 263 drugs are known to interact with Norethindrone:
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July 21, 1982 |
April 21, 1982 |
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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.
Further information
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