What is Norethindrone (norethisterone)?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Norethindrone (norethisterone)Brand:
Norethindrone also known as norethisterone, is a progestin contraceptive agent. It is used for the treatment of amenorrhea; abnormal uterine bleeding; endometriosis; and for the prevention of pregnancy.
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How do members experience Norethindrone (norethisterone)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 41 | 18 | |
| Endometriosis | 18 | 11 | |
| Premenstrual dysphoric disorder | 16 | 6 | |
| Heavy periods | 5 | 4 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 2 | |
| Acne | 1 | |
| Breast tenderness | 1 | |
| Hirsutism (excessive hair growth) | 1 | |
| Longer periods | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 30 |
Member evaluations
amcor2002
evaluated on Mar 30, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Slumber
evaluated on Sep 27, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for stopped working: Major
- Side effects: None
Rachael
evaluated on Apr 11, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for menorrhagia (heavy menstrual flow): Major
- Side effects: None
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