Comparing Ella vs Levonorgestrel
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Prescribed for Emergency Contraception. ella may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control. levonorgestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: menstruation. See the full ella side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: amenorrhea. See the full levonorgestrel side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all ella prices |
View all levonorgestrel prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other ulipristal brands include: Logilia | Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, BionaFem, EContra EZ, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, Preventeza, React, Skyla, Take Action View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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38.7 hours |
45 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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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Pregnancy Category |
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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 164 drugs are known to interact with ella:
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A total of 216 drugs are known to interact with levonorgestrel:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 13, 2010 |
July 28, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.