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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone 5.1 6750 reviews for ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic
Brand names:
Lo Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Generess Fe, Microgestin 1.5/30, Minastrin 24 Fe, Blisovi Fe 1/20, Blisovi 24 Fe, Junel 1/20, Microgestin 1/20, Nortrel 1/35, Junel 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1/20, Blisovi Fe 1.5/30, Femcon Fe, Loestrin 21 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Taytulla, Alyacen 1/35, Balziva, Gildess Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 24, Aurovela Fe 1/20, Dasetta 1/35, Gildess Fe 1.5/30, Hailey 1.5/30, Hailey 24 Fe, Hailey Fe 1.5/30, Hailey Fe 1/20, Larin 1/20, Larin 24 Fe, Larin Fe 1.5/30, Necon 0.5/35, Norinyl 1+35, Nortrel 7/7/7, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Pirmella 1/35, Alyacen 7/7/7, Aranelle, Aurovela 1.5/30, Aurovela 1/20, Aurovela 24 Fe, Aurovela Fe 1.5/30, Briellyn, Charlotte 24 Fe, Cyonanz, Dasetta 7/7/7, Femlyv, Finzala, Gemmily, Gildagia, Gildess 1.5/30, Gildess 1/20, Gildess 24 Fe, Kaitlib Fe, Larin 1.5/30, Layolis Fe, Leena, Lomedia 24 Fe, Luizza 1/20, Melodetta 24 Fe, Merzee, Mibelas 24 Fe, Necon 7/7/7, Nexesta Fe, Nylia 1/35, Nylia 7/7/7, Philith, Pirmella 7/7/7, Rhuzdah, Tarina 24 Fe, Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ, Taysofy, Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe, Vyfemla, Wera, Wymzya Fe, Xarah Fe, Zenchent, Zenchent Fe
Drug class:
contraceptives, sex hormone combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
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Prescribing Information
etonogestrel 5.3 6536 reviews for etonogestrel to treat Birth Control Rx X N
Generic name:
etonogestrel systemic
Brand name:
Nexplanon
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
levonorgestrel 6.5 5743 reviews for levonorgestrel to treat Birth Control Rx/OTC X N X
Generic name:
levonorgestrel systemic
Brand names:
Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena, Liletta
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nexplanon 5.0 4844 reviews for Nexplanon to treat Birth Control Rx X N
Generic name:
etonogestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel 5.3 4419 reviews for ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel systemic
Brand names:
Aviane, Lutera, Seasonique, Levora, Seasonale, Camrese, Jolessa, Vienva, Trivora, Daysee, Orsythia, Sronyx, Altavera, Amethia, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Kurvelo, Lessina, Portia, Chateal, Falmina, Introvale, Larissia, Marlissa, Simpesse, Amethia Lo, Aubra, Aubra EQ, CamreseLo, Chateal EQ, Enpresse, Jaimiess, Levonest, Lillow, LoSeasonique, Myzilra, Quartette, Setlakin, Afirmelle, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Dolishale, Fayosim, Iclevia, Joyeaux, Lo Simpesse, Minzoya, Rivelsa, Rosyrah, Twirla
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate 5.2 4391 reviews for ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate systemic
Brand names:
Sprintec, Tri-Sprintec, Estarylla, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Previfem, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Femynor, Tri Femynor, Tri-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Estarylla, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Lo-Mili, Nymyo, Tri-Mili, Tri-Nymyo, Tri-VyLibra, VyLibra
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Mirena 6.5 1934 reviews for Mirena to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
levonorgestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol 5.0 1671 reviews for drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol systemic
Brand names:
Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Loryna, Gianvi, Nikki, Syeda, Zarah, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Zumandimine
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kyleena 6.6 1617 reviews for Kyleena to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
levonorgestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Skyla 6.9 1531 reviews for Skyla to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
levonorgestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lo Loestrin Fe 5.7 1517 reviews for Lo Loestrin Fe to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol 5.3 1515 reviews for desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol systemic
Brand names:
Apri, Reclipsen, Kariva, Azurette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Viorele, Desogen, Emoquette, Caziant, Cyclessa, Cyred EQ, Juleber, Pimtrea, Velivet, Volnea, Averi, Bekyree, Cyred, Kalliga, Kimidess, Simliya
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel 5.6 1375 reviews for ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel systemic
Brand names:
NuvaRing, EluRyng, EnilloRing, Haloette
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ParaGard 5.8 1301 reviews for ParaGard to treat Birth Control Rx N N
Generic name:
copper topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous vaginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
NuvaRing 6.1 1193 reviews for NuvaRing to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
norethindrone 5.0 1153 reviews for norethindrone to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
norethindrone systemic
Brand names:
Camila, Errin, Heather, Jencycla, Incassia, Norlyda, Sharobel, Deblitane, Lyleq, Lyza, Affodel, Emzahh, Meleya, Nor-QD, Orquidea, Tulana
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Sprintec 5.8 1063 reviews for Sprintec to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
medroxyprogesterone 5.2 1054 reviews for medroxyprogesterone to treat Birth Control Rx X N
Generic name:
medroxyprogesterone systemic
Brand names:
Depo Provera, depo-subQ provera 104, Provera
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Depo Provera 5.2 1017 reviews for Depo Provera to treat Birth Control Rx X N
Generic name:
medroxyprogesterone systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin 6.1 895 reviews for ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Junel Fe 1/20 4.4 840 reviews for Junel Fe 1/20 to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Liletta 5.5 638 reviews for Liletta to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
levonorgestrel systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives, progestins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tri-Sprintec 5.5 561 reviews for Tri-Sprintec to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Microgestin Fe 1/20 5.7 553 reviews for Microgestin Fe 1/20 to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Yaz 5.1 500 reviews for Yaz to treat Birth Control Rx X N X
Generic name:
drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol systemic
Drug class:
contraceptives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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