Alternatives to ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
3 same-class SPL records vs ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Levlen, Triphasil
About ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
Amethia is a birth control pill that you take every day to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones, estrogen and progestin.
Used for: 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.
3 Combined Oral Contraceptive peers (wide set)
drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
RxYaz, Yasmin
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.
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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ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel vs drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol & ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Stomach pain" shows the widest count spread between ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel and drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol, ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate in this extract (2,802-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel | drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol | ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeling sick to your stomach | 15 | - | - | - |
| Throwing up | 13 | - | - | - |
| Stomach pain | 10 | 2,812 | - | - |
| Exposure to the drug during pregnancy | 9 | - | - | - |
| Feeling tired | 9 | - | - | - |
| Head pain | 8 | - | - | - |
| Heavy menstrual bleeding | 8 | - | - | - |
| Itching | 8 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel 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 ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel? ▼
Reading a wide Combined Oral Contraceptive peer set (3 records)
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Levlen, Triphasil) sits in a wide Combined Oral Contraceptive peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel: Amethia is used by women to prevent pregnancy.
Top FAERS reaction fields for ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel total 94 reports across 10 reactions, set beside drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol, 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 ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Levlen SPL strings.
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