CYTADREN vs ELESTRIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CYTADREN and ELESTRIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CYTADREN	ELESTRIN
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$6.42 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE	ESTRADIOL
Manufacturer	Novartis	Viatris
Dosage forms	Tablet	Topical, metered
Drug class	—	Estrogen
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Cushing Syndrome, Hormone-Dependent Neoplasms	Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause

cytadren elestrin

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$6.42 /g

Type

Active ingredient

AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE

ESTRADIOL

Manufacturer

Novartis

Viatris

Dosage forms

Tablet

Topical, metered

Drug class

—

Estrogen

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Cushing Syndrome, Hormone-Dependent Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cytadren or Elestrin?

By our independent rating, Elestrin scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Cytadren. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cytadren and Elestrin?

Cytadren contains Aminoglutethimide, while Elestrin contains Estradiol — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.