Comparing NuvaRing vs Twirla
NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) | Twirla (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) | Twirla (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. NuvaRing may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Twirla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) | More about Twirla (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
NuvaRing has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1198 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Twirla has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% 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. | |||||||||
View all NuvaRing side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel brands include: EluRyng, EnilloRing, Haloette, VeraRing | 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, Falmina, 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, Rosyrah, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Tyblume, Vienva View more | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
45 hours |
45 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 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 | |||||||||
A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with NuvaRing:
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A total of 495 drugs are known to interact with Twirla:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 03, 2001 |
February 14, 2020 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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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