Comparing Depo Provera vs EluRyng
Depo Provera | EluRyng |
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Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Depo Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. EluRyng may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | More about EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Depo Provera has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 1963 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
EluRyng has an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from a total of 126 ratings on Drugs.com. 10% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 85% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Depo Provera side effects in more detail. |
See also: EluRyng side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Depo Provera prices |
View all EluRyng prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other medroxyprogesterone brands include: depo-subQ provera 104, Provera | Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: EnilloRing, Haloette, NuvaRing, VeraRing | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
401 hours |
45 hours |
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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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 234 drugs are known to interact with Depo Provera:
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A total of 458 drugs are known to interact with EluRyng:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
September 23, 1960 |
December 11, 2019 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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.
Further information
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