Alternatives to drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
3 same-class SPL records vs drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Yaz, Yasmin
About drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
This medicine contains drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, which are hormones that prevent pregnancy. It also contains folate to help raise folate levels.
Used for: This medicine can prevent pregnancy. It can also treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) if you also want birth control. This medicine can also treat moderate acne in women at least 14 years old who also want birth control.
3 Combined Oral Contraceptive peers (wide set)
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
RxLevlen, Triphasil
Amethia is used by women to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones that work together to stop you from getting pregnant. You must take it exactly as directed to prevent pregnancy.
ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone
RxLoestrin, Junel
Lo Loestrin Fe is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones, a progestin and an estrogen. It works by preventing the release of an egg from your ovary.
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
RxOrtho Tri-Cyclen, Sprintec
Iclevia is used by women who can get pregnant to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones, a progestin and an estrogen. These hormones work together to prevent ovulation and change the lining of the uterus.
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drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol vs ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel & ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pain" shows the widest count spread between drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate in this extract (13,037-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol | ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel | ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 13,037 | - | - | - |
| Injury | 10,860 | - | - | - |
| Blood clot in the lungs | 9,316 | - | - | - |
| Blood clot in a deep vein | 8,390 | - | - | - |
| Anxiety | 6,996 | - | - | - |
| Emotional distress | 6,439 | - | - | - |
| Long-term gallbladder inflammation | 5,568 | - | - | - |
| Gallstones | 4,132 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 3 Rx SPL records in this peer set (3 total). Class inventory for Combined Oral Contraceptive: 4 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol? ▼
Reading a wide Combined Oral Contraceptive peer set (3 records)
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz, Yasmin) sits in a wide Combined Oral Contraceptive peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol: This medicine can prevent pregnancy.
Top FAERS reaction fields for drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol total 72,136 reports across 10 reactions, set beside ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Yaz SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.