Comparing Ortho Tri-Cyclen vs ParaGard
Ortho Tri-Cyclen | ParaGard |
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | ParaGard (copper) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Acne, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Birth Control, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Ortho Tri-Cyclen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. ParaGard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate) | More about ParaGard | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Ortho Tri-Cyclen has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 265 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
ParaGard has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 1303 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Ortho Tri-Cyclen side effects in more detail. |
See also: ParaGard side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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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-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-VyLibra, Tri-Vylibra Lo, VyLibra View more |
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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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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 N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with Ortho Tri-Cyclen:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 03, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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