Comparing Skyla vs Xulane
Skyla | Xulane |
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Skyla (levonorgestrel) | Xulane (ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Skyla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Xulane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control (Contraception)
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More about Skyla (levonorgestrel) | More about Xulane (ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin) | ||||||||||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||||||||||
No lower-cost generic available |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Skyla has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1530 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Xulane has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 483 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
Common side effects include:
See also: Skyla side effects in more detail. |
See also: Xulane side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Skyla prices and generic prices |
View all Xulane prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, BionaFem, EContra EZ, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, Preventeza, React, Take Action View more | Other ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin brands include: Onsura, Zafemy | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
45 hours |
32 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 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 232 drugs are known to interact with Skyla:
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A total of 436 drugs are known to interact with Xulane:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
January 09, 2013 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||||||||||
** 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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.