Comparing Ella vs Plan B One-Step
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| Ella (ulipristal) | Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception. ella may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception. Plan B One-Step may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Emergency Contraception (Postcoital Contraception)
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| More about Ella (ulipristal) | More about Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ella has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 767 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
Plan B One-Step has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 2797 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
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See also: ella side effects in more detail. |
See also: Plan B One-Step side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all ella prices |
View all Plan B One-Step prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Other ulipristal brands include: Logilia | Other levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, Curae, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Julie, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Optionelle, PostDay One-Step, SheWise, Skyla, Take Action View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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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 211 drugs are known to interact with ella:
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A total of 253 drugs are known to interact with Plan B One-Step:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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August 13, 2010 |
July 28, 1999 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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.