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LEVODOPA vs LEVONORGESTREL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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LEVODOPA vs LEVONORGESTREL: Safety Overview

Metric LEVODOPA LEVONORGESTREL
Total FAERS Reports 6,610 115,347
Deaths Reported 546 142
Death Rate 8.3% 0.1%
Hospitalizations 729 6,322
Average Patient Age 69.3 yrs 31.1 yrs
% Female Patients 42.9% 99.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Aug 15, 1996
Manufacturer Deseret Biologicals, Inc. Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Route ORAL INTRAUTERINE
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued