Slynd vs Yasmin Comparison - Drugs.com (2025)

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Slynd(drospirenone)	Yasmin(drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)

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Slynd(drospirenone)

Yasmin(drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol)

Prescription only

Prescribed for Birth Control. Slynd may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne, Birth Control. Yasmin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Slynd has an average rating of5.9 out of 10 from a total of391 ratings on Drugs.com.47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

Yasmin has an average rating of5.2 out of 10 from a total of606 ratings on Drugs.com.37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by UsersSide effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Bleeding (35.8%)
Cramps (23.0%)
Acne (18.7%)
Spotting (16.4%)
Depression (13.0%)
Weight gain (12.5%)
Headaches (11.8%)

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Depression (24.6%)
Acne (20.3%)
Mood swings (19.0%)
Anxiety (16.0%)
Weight gain (13.0%)
Nausea (12.4%)
Sexual dysfunction (9.2%)

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Drug Class

Progestins

Contraceptives

Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance

Quantity	28 tablet
Strength	4 mg
Per unit^*	$7.75
Cost^*	$217.10

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

Other drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol brands include: Gianvi, Jasmiel, Lo-Zumandimine, Loryna, Melamisa, Nikki, Ocella, Syeda, Yaela, Yaz, Zarah, ZumandimineView more

Half LifeDrug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

32.5 hours

CSA Schedule 1View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Category XNot for use in pregnancy

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Drug Interactions

A total of 364 drugs are known to interact with Slynd:

77 major drug interactions (199 brand and generic names)
277 moderate drug interactions (1116 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (51 brand and generic names)

A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with Yasmin:

93 major drug interactions (234 brand and generic names)
454 moderate drug interactions (1846 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (515 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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Disease Interactions

Hyperkalemia
Retinal thrombosis

Smoking
Hyperkalemia
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Carcinomas (estrogenic)
Hypercalcemia in breast cancer
Hypertension
Thromboembolism/cardiovascular
Hepatic neoplasms
Angioedema
Gallbladder disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Liver disease
Melasma
Depression
Fluid retention
Glucose intolerance
Retinal thrombosis
Thyroid function tests

First Approval Date

May 23, 2019

May 11, 2001

WADA ClassView classifications

N/A

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Slynd uses

Yasmin uses

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Prescribing information

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Related Treatment Guide

Birth Control

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Acne
Birth Control

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