MYSOLINE vs NORLESTRIN FE 1/50

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MYSOLINE and NORLESTRIN FE 1/50 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	MYSOLINE	NORLESTRIN FE 1/50
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.89 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRIMIDONE	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 8 hours
Treats	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor	—

mysoline norlestrin fe 1/50

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.89 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

PRIMIDONE

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 8 hours

Treats

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mysoline and Norlestrin Fe 1/50?

Mysoline contains Primidone, while Norlestrin Fe 1/50 contains Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate and Norethindrone Acetate — 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.