Plan B One-Step Alternatives Compared
| Plan B One-Step | Levonorgestrel | Ella |
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| Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) | Levonorgestrel | Ella (ulipristal) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception. Plan B One-Step may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Birth Control. levonorgestrel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Emergency Contraception. ella may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Emergency Contraception (Postcoital Contraception)
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| More about Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) | More about Levonorgestrel | More about Ella (ulipristal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Plan B One-Step has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 2786 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Levonorgestrel has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 10424 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Ella has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 740 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Plan B One-Step side effects in more detail. |
See also: levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: ella side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Plan B One-Step prices and generic prices |
View all levonorgestrel prices |
View all ella prices |
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| Other levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, Curae, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Julie, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Optionelle, PostDay One-Step, SheWise, Skyla, Take Action View more | Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, Curae, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Julie, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Optionelle, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, SheWise, Skyla, Take Action View more | Other ulipristal brands include: Logilia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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45 hours |
45 hours |
38.7 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. |
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. |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 241 drugs are known to interact with Plan B One-Step:
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A total of 241 drugs are known to interact with levonorgestrel:
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A total of 200 drugs are known to interact with ella:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 28, 1999 |
July 28, 1999 |
August 13, 2010 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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