User Reviews for norethindrone (contraceptive) oral

Used this birth control pill for about 8 months. Worked great no side effects until the last few weeks I had to stop because it gave me anxiety

I started taking this pill because for a little over a year before taking this i habe bad ovulation cramps. For the intended use it has done amazing! I have also had no nausea, headaches, or irregular periods, but there was one side affect I can not handle anymore and that is the acne it gave me. During the third week my skin broke out really bad. I had a ton of blackheads and red irrated pimples. For that reason alone I'm going to stop taking norethindrone, buth other thab that minor side affect the pill was great. Read More Read Less

A little late in refilling my prescription, due to travel reasons, and am noticing slight bleeding having begun a new pack 2 days ago. ~4 days have lapsed since last took the medication. Why am I noticing bleeding?

Having suffered with endometriosis for many years and having been on lupron, having several lazor procedures, my pain had returned. My final option was ovary removal. Not keen on having yet another surgery I sought a second opinion. After several months my pain dramatically subsided, and disappeared after a year of use. I had very little side effects, and successful was able to lose 20 pounds via eating healthy and exercising while on this medication. I can honestly say this medication has been a God send for me. Read More Read Less

I was started on this medication for birth control while I was breast feeding, but continued to take it after breast feeding. It has been almost a year. Has been effective preventing pregnancy. I have had constipation frequently on the pill, but try to eat extra fiber containing foods to help prevent that. Some spotting in between periods/irregular cycles. Overall satisfied with this medication.

I took this after bariatric surgery threw my period off tracks. I was on constant month long periods with only a few weeks of break if that. The breaking point was when I was changing my super tampons AND pads every hour and a half from how heavy my period was. I tried everything. As a result I was diagnosed with Anemia and needed blood transfusion. This medication although its side effects were evident (dizzy, lightheadedness, nausea) ended this torture in 2 days! And I am ever so grateful.

I was put on this medication 10 days for abnormal vaginal bleeding.... Bleeding stopped within 4 days and had no side effects! Reading so many bad reviews I wanted it to be known this medication can help without side effects!

I have severe endo and was recently diagnosed with Adenomyosis as well. My GYN put me on Norethindrone 5 mg to help with the severe monthly pain.I started the pill in April 2015, it was horrible, I spotted for months. I wanted to stop taking it but my GYN encouraged me to continue as it can take up to 2 or 3 months for the bleeding to stop. I can happily say that I have no excruciating pain but I get horrible mood swings &hot flashes. These symptoms are terrible but I rather cope with them than the excruciating pain, heavy flow and huge clottsRead More Read Less

Had hypertension at the age of 24. Turned out to be from my old birth control pills (estrogen).My heart specialist was trying to figure out ways to solve my problem without prescribing me blood pressure meds, since I am so young. First approach was diet change and exercise. Did not help. Turned out to be the estrogen. Talked to my gyno and they prescribed me this birth control. It does its job but the side effects weren't too pleasant. I gained about 20 lbs in 6 months, have back pain constantly and got moody (sad/angry), very sever tenderness of beasts , acne, fatigue, bad cramps/heavy periods in the beginning and lack of being.... sexually aroused(horrible I know) but it is doing its initial job and my blood pressure has gone down! I have to keep taking it for my health (I refuse to get the depo shot or the nuvaring) and don't want children for a few years. Might still ask my gyno for other options. I'll be 26 in a month. I hope it has good future side effects like I've read from other posts!Read More Read Less

Taking as birth control while breastfeeding. No side effects, not pregnant again, no period (which could partly be due to breastfeeding), I just don't always remember to take it exactly at the same time every day. Happy with it so far.

I hate having to take it everyday at the same time, it hard for me to remember. I also have had almost 3 of the side effect 1 being the nausea, not fun. :-( but overall its okay, id rather continue my nuva ring.

I was on this pill for 14 month. I am now off, this is why: My first symptom was extreme vaginal dryness during intercourse, heightened libido (extremely), weight loss, and very irregular periods (from a 26 day cycle to a 36 day cycle). The reason I stopped was when my hair started to shed excessively. I became very concerned. When I ran my fingers through my hair it just didn't feel like it usually had, that made me very concerned. I talk to my doctor who took me off the pill and tested my blood. I then went in a month later for another blood test and review. It ended up that in the first blood test my testosterone levels came back that of a 15 year old boy (very high). Also my liver was working overtime because of the excess hormones. The test the month later came back with a normal liver and normal testosterone levels. After a month of being off the pill I realized that I am much less aggressive and much more happy. This pill was a nightmare in the end. As a woman you want to keep your hair.Read More Read Less

I started taking this medication almost year ago for endometriosis. In the beginning it was awful, I had the side effects. From bloating to weight gain and my moods were all over the place. I kept taking it as it's my last option to prevent more surgeries and I'm glad I did. After a few months the side effects went away and my moods are back to normal. I know you read some bad reviews but if you can stick out the first few months it's worth taking.

I began taking 5 mg Norethindrone three years ago for endometriosis, heavy and painful periods, and ovarian cysts. I've had multiple surgeries and the endo would grow back. I was taking massive amounts of ibuprofen every month since I was 15. Norethindrone has stopped my periods and the pain. No more ibuprofen needed! I've had a few side effects - breast tenderness in the beginning, which subsided, occasional ovarian pain and some headaches, but I will take that over the pain I was dealing with every month. I wish I could take it forever. Read More Read Less

Taking for Birth control. I have never taken this birth control before. At no time did the Dr. ever tell me about not having a period. I just learned about not having a period by reading all the reviews. This pill is crazy! waking up with wet like oily hair, weight gain, and crazy premenstrual mood swings and cramps but no period!

I was prescribed this medication for birth control and heavy periods, plus ovarian cysts...I started spotting, break through bleeding (light) at beginning of 4th week. I have noticed that my breasts are incredibly sore.. painful. My nipples are always enlarged. Even just to graze them was hurtful. Ive also noticed that my temper has increased, less patience.

I am taking this medication to jump start my periods. It has been over six months since I have had a cycle and my husband and I are trying to have our first child. With in 4 days of taking this medication I feel six, my back is in unbelievable pain, my abdomen is in pain, I can't sleep and began throwing up this morning. Not fun, will not be taking this med again.

I had heavy period for over 4 months and ended up in the hospital needing 4 bags of blood and 3 bags of IV iron. While in the hospital i was given a different hormone and it stopped the bleeding in 2 days and i had no more spotting or bleeding until i ran out of the pills...i saw the doc and he gave me this drug telling me to take it up to 6 times a day until my bleeding stopped. It never actually stopped on this drug. I bled every day some days light and some more clotty and heavy. It did not work for me to control my bleeding. I am going back to taking the provera i was given the first time and hopefully this will work. To the woman who thinks her doctor is being dramatic saying she will need a transfusion from heavy bleeding please trust the doctor as it happened to me. My hemoglobins were so low it was ruining my quality of life. I couldn't breathe at all even at rest. Do what the doctor tells you to control your bleeding. Read More Read Less

ok, this medicine overall does no give me any side effects..overall i believe its a good birth control, coming form someone who get prego on the IUD. After a year and half of taking this meds i realize am becoming a hairy werewolf!! normally am not a hairy person at all but lately i've realize all this excessive hair growth on my face ex(mustache, sideburns, eyebrows grow back extremely fast even on my cheeks yikes! arms, knuckles eww.. this is clearly an issue for any woman! Unfortunately i think am have to change this med up!Read More Read Less

I have been on the "mini pill" for a week and haven't had any side effects so far.