Setlakin Alternatives Compared
| Setlakin (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Mirena (levonorgestrel) | Nexplanon (etonogestrel) |
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| Setlakin (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | Mirena (levonorgestrel) | Nexplanon (etonogestrel) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Setlakin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Birth Control. Mirena may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Nexplanon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Birth Control
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| More about Setlakin (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) | More about Mirena (levonorgestrel) | More about Nexplanon (etonogestrel) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Setlakin has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Mirena has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 2616 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Nexplanon has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 4858 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel brands include: 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, Simpesse, Sronyx, Trivora, Twirla, Tyblume, Vienva View more | Other levonorgestrel brands include: Aftera, AfterPill, AfterPlan, Athentia Next, Curae, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, Her Style, Julie, Kyleena, Liletta, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Option 2, Optionelle, Plan B One-Step, PostDay One-Step, SheWise, Skyla, Take Action View more |
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45 hours |
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25 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 470 drugs are known to interact with Setlakin:
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A total of 255 drugs are known to interact with Mirena:
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A total of 242 drugs are known to interact with Nexplanon:
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September 15, 2014 |
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July 17, 2006 |
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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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