Comparing ParaGard vs Yasmin
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| ParaGard (copper) | Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. ParaGard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control (Contraception)
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| More about ParaGard | More about Yasmin (drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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ParaGard has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 1261 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Yasmin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 585 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: ParaGard side effects in more detail. |
See also: Yasmin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all ParaGard prices |
View all Yasmin prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
32.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 504 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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May 11, 2001 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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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