Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone Alternatives Compared
| Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | Evenity (romosozumab) | Alendronate |
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| Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | Evenity (romosozumab) | Alendronate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Prevention of Osteoporosis, Acne, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Menstrual Disorders, Osteoporosis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoporosis. Evenity may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
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| More about Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | More about Evenity (romosozumab) | More about Alendronate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 7635 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Evenity has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 78 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Alendronate has an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 78% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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View all Evenity side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Alyacen 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Aranelle, Aurovela 1.5/30, Aurovela 1/20, Aurovela 24 Fe, Aurovela Fe 1.5/30, Aurovela Fe 1/20, Balziva, Blisovi 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Briellyn, Chabelina Fe, Charlotte 24 Fe, Cyonanz, Dasetta 1/35, Dasetta 7/7/7, Estrostep Fe, Feirza 1.5/30, Feirza 1/20, Femcon Fe, femhrt, Femlyv, Finzala, Fyavolv, Galbriela, Gemmily, Generess Fe, Gildagia, Gildess 1.5/30, Gildess 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Gildess Fe 1.5/30, Gildess Fe 1/20, Hailey 1.5/30, Hailey 24 Fe, Hailey Fe 1.5/30, Hailey Fe 1/20, Jinteli, Junel 1.5/30, Junel 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Kaitlib Fe, Larin 1.5/30, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Layolis Fe, Leena, Leribane, Lo Loestrin Fe, Loestrin 21 1/20, Lomedia 24 Fe, Melodetta 24 Fe, Merzee, Mibelas 24 Fe, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Minastrin 24 Fe, Necon 0.5/35, Necon 7/7/7, Nexesta Fe, Norinyl 1+35, Nortrel 0.5/35, Nortrel 1/35, Nortrel 7/7/7, Nylia 1/35, Nylia 7/7/7, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Oshih, Philith, Pirmella 1/35, Pirmella 7/7/7, Rhuzdah, Tarina 24 Fe, Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ, Taysofy, Taytulla, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, Vyfemla, Wera, Wymzya Fe, Xarah Fe, Xelria Fe, Zenchent, Zenchent Fe View more |
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Binosto, Fosamax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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14 hours |
307.2 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone:
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A total of 47 drugs are known to interact with Evenity:
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A total of 118 drugs are known to interact with Alendronate:
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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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October 15, 1999 |
April 09, 2019 |
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1 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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