Comparing Metformin vs Falmina
Metformin | Falmina |
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Metformin | Falmina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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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 Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Premenstrual Syndrome. Falmina may also be used for purposes... View more |
Related suggestions Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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More about Metformin | More about Falmina (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 650 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Falmina has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 86 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: metformin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Falmina side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Glumetza | Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva 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. | |||||||||||||||||
4.5 hours |
45 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 365 drugs are known to interact with metformin:
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A total of 457 drugs are known to interact with Falmina:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
March 03, 1995 |
March 28, 2012 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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