Comparing Xulane vs Yaz

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Xulane ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

Yaz drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

Prescribed for Birth Control. Xulane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yaz may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Contraceptives

Contraceptives

Side Effects

See the full Xulane side effects document.

See the full Yaz side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	3 film, extended release
Dosage	35 mcg-150 mcg/24 hr
Per Unit^*	$19.45
Cost^*	$58.36

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Quantity	84 each
Dosage	3 mg-0.02 mg
Per Unit^*	$6.02
Cost^*	$505.86

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Transdermal film, extended release

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin brands include: Onsura, Zafemy Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Kemeya, Kyra, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yasmin, 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.

32 hours

32.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

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.

Drug Interactions

A total of 419 drugs are known to interact with Xulane:

36 major drug interactions (99 brand and generic names)
338 moderate drug interactions (1211 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (481 brand and generic names)

A total of 486 drugs are known to interact with Yaz:

57 major drug interactions (146 brand and generic names)
387 moderate drug interactions (1552 brand and generic names)
42 minor drug interactions (475 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 16, 2014

March 16, 2006

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** 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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