Comparing Seasonique vs Yaz
| Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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| Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin Inhibition. Seasonique may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yaz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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| More about Seasonique (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Yaz (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) | ||||||||
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Seasonique has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 413 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Yaz has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 998 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% 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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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: 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, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, 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 492 drugs are known to interact with Seasonique:
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A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with Yaz:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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May 25, 2006 |
March 16, 2006 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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