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Is there a generic version of Slynd?
There are currently no generic alternatives for Slynd.
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Does Slynd cause weight gain?
Can Slynd (
) cause weight gain? It's possible for your weight to go up while taking Slynd (drospirenone). In clinical studies, about 2% of people reported weight gain with this medication. Let your healthcare provider know if you've gained a lot of weight after starting this medication.
What birth control is similar to Slynd?
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device) and Slynd (drospirenone) are forms of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to 5 years and for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women.
Is Slynd considered a mini pill?
Slynd (
) is an estrogen-free (e.g., progestin-only) birth control pill that can help prevent pregnancy. This type of birth control is also called the "mini-pill". It's the first and only estrogen-free birth control pill that has 24 active pills (per 28-day cycle).
When will there be a generic for Slynd?
A generic version of SLYND was approved as drospirenone by EXELTIS USA INC on June 29th, 2022.
What birth control is similar to Slynd?
Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device) and Slynd (drospirenone) are forms of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Mirena is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to 5 years and for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women.
Are Yaz and Slynd the same?
Slynd® A new progestin only pill Slynd® which is 4 mg of Drospirenone. This is the same progestin that is commonly used in hormonal contraceptive pills like Yaz®, Beyaz®, Yasmin®, Safryl® and the menopausal hormone tablet Angeliq®, as well as several generic OCPs like Gianvi and Ocella.
What is the difference between norethindrone and Slynd?
Progestin products like Micronor ® that use norethindrone offer a 3-hour window during which women must take the pill for it to be effective. Instead of using norethindrone, Slynd ® uses drospirenone, another form of progestin. Slynd ® is the only
that offers a 24-hour missed pill window.
What are the side effects of Slynd birth control?
The most common side effects reported by women taking Slynd were acne, menstrual cramps, headache, breast pain and tenderness, weight gain, nausea, severe vaginal bleeding, less sexual desire, and irregular menstruation.
What does Slynd do to your body?
The most common side effects of Slynd ® include acne, menstrual cramps, headache, nausea, breast pain and tenderness, severe vaginal bleeding, weight gain and less sexual desire. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Why is Slynd different?
The core belief at Slynd ® is that birth control should be designed to fit more lifestyles, body types, and health situations. That's why our estrogen-free formula has a 24-hour missed pill window and doesn't contain any unnecessary hormones.
What is the generic for Slynd?
Slynd (
) is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill). The product contains a female hormone known as a progestin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. There are currently no generic alternatives for Slynd.
Is Slynd the same as Yaz?
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new
oral contraceptive called Slynd. This preparation contains the novel progestin drospirenone which is one component of the oral contraceptives (OCs) YaZ and Yasmin. (These contraceptives also contain the estrogen ethinyl estradiol.)
Why is Slynd different?
The core belief at Slynd ® is that birth control should be designed to fit more lifestyles, body types, and health situations. That's why our estrogen-free formula has a 24-hour missed pill window and doesn't contain any unnecessary hormones.
Are Slynd and norethindrone the same?
Progestin products like Micronor ® that use norethindrone offer a 3-hour window during which women must take the pill for it to be effective. Instead of using norethindrone, Slynd ® uses drospirenone, another form of progestin. Slynd ® is the only
that offers a 24-hour missed pill window.
How is Slynd different from other mini pills?
The core belief at Slynd ® is that birth control should be designed to fit more lifestyles, body types, and health situations. That's why our estrogen-free formula has a 24-hour missed pill window and doesn't contain any unnecessary hormones.
What type of birth control is Slynd?
Slynd (
) is an estrogen-free (e.g., progestin-only) birth control pill that can help prevent pregnancy. This type of birth control is also called the "mini-pill". It's the first and only estrogen-free birth control pill that has 24 active pills (per 28-day cycle).
Is drospirenone a mini pill?
The FDA has approved a progestin-only oral contraceptive (“minipill”) containing drospirenone (Slynd – Exeltis). All other progestin-only oral contraceptives available in the US contain
(Camila, and others). Progestin-only oral contraceptives are similar in efficacy to combination oral contraceptives.
Why does Slynd only have 4 placebo pills?
You can take Slynd with a little more variability time-wise (though it is best to take it around the same time daily). Slynd also has 4 placebo pills per cycle, which can help decrease the spotting and irregular bleeding some people experience on the
.