Metformin Alternatives Compared
| Metformin | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol |
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Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control, Emergency Contraception. May also be prescribed off label for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Gonadotropin... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. May also be prescribed off label for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Endometriosis, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. |
Related suggestions Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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| More about Metformin | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | More about Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 612 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 4744 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 1494 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: metformin side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol side effects in more detail. |
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| Glumetza, Riomet, Riomet ER | Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Apri, Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyclessa, Cyred, Cyred EQ, Desogen, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Juleber, Kalliga, Kariva, Kimidess, Pimtrea, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4.5 hours |
45 hours |
20 hours |
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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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 355 drugs are known to interact with metformin:
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A total of 433 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol:
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March 03, 1995 |
July 21, 1982 |
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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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