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Comparing Ethinyl Estradiol / Etonogestrel vs Yasmin

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Prescribed for Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.

Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 3 ring
Dosage 0.015 mg-0.12 mg/24 hours
Per Unit* $76.94
Cost* $230.81

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Quantity 28 tablet
Dosage 3 mg-0.03 mg
Per Unit* $3.43
Cost* $96.06

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Vaginal ring
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
EluRyng, NuvaRing Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Kemeya, Kyra, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, Zumandimine 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.

45 hours

32.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel:

  • 36 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names)
  • 332 moderate drug interactions (1194 brand and generic names)
  • 45 minor drug interactions (480 brand and generic names)

A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:

  • 55 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 379 moderate drug interactions (1531 brand and generic names)
  • 42 minor drug interactions (474 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as etonogestrel. You... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 03, 2001

May 11, 2001

WADA Class

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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.

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