Metformin Alternatives Compared
Metformin | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol |
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Metformin | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol |
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Prescription only
Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Birth Control, Ovarian Cysts, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Gonadotropin Inhibition, Emergency Contraception, Premenstrual Syndrome. ethinyl... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Endometriosis, Birth Control, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Gonadotropin Inhibition. desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in... View more |
Related suggestions Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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More about Metformin | More about Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | More about Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 650 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 5046 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 1568 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: metformin side effects in more detail. |
See also: ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel side effects in more detail. |
See also: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Glumetza | Afirmelle, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia Lo, Amethyst, Ashlyna, Aubra, Aubra EQ, Aviane, Ayuna, Balcoltra, Camrese, CamreseLo, Cerinta, Chateal, Chateal EQ, Daysee, Delyla, Dolishale, Elifemme, Enpresse, Falmina, Fayosim, Iclevia, Introvale, Jaimiess, Jolessa, Joyeaux, Kurvelo, Larissia, Lessina, Levlen, Levonest, Levora, Lillow, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, LoSeasonique, Lutera, Marlissa, Minzoya, Myzilra, Orsythia, Portia, Quartette, Rivelsa, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Apri, Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyclessa, Cyred, Cyred EQ, Desogen, Emoquette, Enskyce, Isibloom, Juleber, Kalliga, Kariva, Kimidess, Pimtrea, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet, Viorele, Volnea 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4.5 hours |
45 hours |
20 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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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A total of 365 drugs are known to interact with metformin:
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A total of 458 drugs are known to interact with ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel:
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A total of 456 drugs are known to interact with desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol:
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March 03, 1995 |
July 21, 1982 |
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** 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.
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