Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate/Ferrous Fumarate, Generic Taytulla Birth Control Now Available

The birth control Taytulla® is now available as a generic. The FDA approved Xiromed’s ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone acetate and ferrous fumarate, in November 2020. Taytulla and its generic equivalent are oral contraceptive birth control pills used to prevent pregnancy.

What is the cost of generic Taytulla without insurance?

The cost of ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate/ferrous fumarate without insurance starts at $34.36* for 1mg-20(24) and 28 tab chews using an RxSaver coupon.

Medication prices may vary by pharmacy. The type of medication, the quantity of medication, and the dosage of medication will also determine the cost of generic Taytulla.

An RxSaver coupon for ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone acetate and ferrous fumarate may help you save money on generic Taytulla with or without insurance.

How does generic Taytulla work?

Generic Taytulla is a combination hormone prescription medication that contains progestin (norethindrone), estrogen (ethinyl estradiol), and iron (ferrous fumarate). The first two medications are hormones that prevent pregnancy by blocking ovulation during the menstrual cycle.

Generic Taytulla also thickens vaginal fluid which helps to prevent sperm from reaching an egg, and prevents the attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus, by changing the lining of the uterus.

What are the side effects of generic Taytulla?

All prescription medications can potentially cause side effects. Some reported side effects of Taytulla and its generic, ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone acetate and ferrous fumarate include:

• Bloating
• Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding between menstrual cycles)
• Breast tenderness
• Fluid retention (swelling of feet/ankles)
• Headache
• Irregular or missed periods
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Not all people who take generic Taytulla will experience side effects. Side effects may also resolve as your body adjusts to the medication over time.

How does a drug become a generic?

Brand name prescription drugs come on the market protected by patents. The patents only allow one manufacturer to produce the medication. Drug patents typically expire 20 years after the patent application is submitted.

When a patent expires, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can approve the production of a brand-name drug under its generic name. This allows other manufacturers to start making them. For a generic to be released, however, it must have the same active ingredients and the same dosage, strength, and performance standards. Generics must meet the same quality and safety standards as their brand-name counterparts.

Generic drugs play an essential role in our health care. 65% of prescriptions in the United States are generics. Generic formulations are crucial for keeping up with the increasing patient demand for medications. Generics also save consumers over $10 million per year in prescription costs.

Always Talk With Your Health Care Provider

You’ll need a prescription for generic Taytulla. When you speak with your health care provider, be sure to ask any questions you may have about ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone acetate and ferrous fumarate. Oral birth control medications such as generic Taytulla need to be taken regularly, to be effective. Your health care provider will explain how to take generic Taytulla if you are prescribed it.

*Lowest online price at national pharmacy chains Costco, CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens and Walmart as of 4/22/2021. Prices vary by location and pharmacy, see RxSaver.com for actual pricing in your area.