Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets reviews

NORETHINDRONE ACETATE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (nor eth IN drone AS e tate; ETH in il es tra DYE ole) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. These products prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aurovela, Gildess, Hailey 1.5/30, Junel 1.5/30, Junel 1/20, LARIN, Loestrin 1.5/30, Loestrin 1/20, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin 1/20

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have or ever had any of these conditions:

How should I use this medication?

Take this medicine by mouth. To reduce nausea, this medicine may be taken with food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine at the same time each day and in the order directed on the package. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. This medicine has been used in female children who have started having menstrual periods.

A patient package insert for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, refer to the patient information sheet you received with your medicine for direction. If you miss more than one pill, this medicine may not be as effective and you may need to use another form of birth control.

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medicine with the following medication:

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need a regular breast and pelvic exam and Pap smear while on this medicine.

Use an additional method of contraception during the first cycle that you take these tablets.

If you have any reason to think you are pregnant, stop taking this medicine right away and contact your doctor or health care professional.

If you are taking this medicine for hormone related problems, it may take several cycles of use to see improvement in your condition.

Smoking increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are taking birth control pills, especially if you are more than 35 years old. You are strongly advised not to smoke.

This medicine can make your body retain fluid, making your fingers, hands, or ankles swell. Your blood pressure can go up. Contact your doctor or health care professional if you feel you are retaining fluid.

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

If you wear contact lenses and notice visual changes, or if the lenses begin to feel uncomfortable, consult your eye care specialist.

In some women, tenderness, swelling, or minor bleeding of the gums may occur. Notify your dentist if this happens. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may help limit this. See your dentist regularly and inform your dentist of the medicines you are taking.

If you are going to have elective surgery, you may need to stop taking this medicine before the surgery. Consult your health care professional for advice.

This medicine does not protect you against HIV infection (AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted diseases.

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

1 Stars

I have ADHD, anxiety, struggled with depression, and I have always gotten terrible emotional PMS around my period. I think I could be diagnosed with PMDD and this was NOT the pill for me. Didn’t realize for 7 months it was making me irritable and anxious and tired until I stopped taking it. I usually get those symptoms really bad before and during my period but on this BC it felt like that all the time. Probably had to do with how often i was spotting. If you struggle emotionally around your period i would suggest talking to your doctor extensively about that to make sure you get put on a BC that will work for you.

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1 Stars

I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety and thought I was going crazy, I had never felt this way before. Also noticed feeling so much more bloated and constant headaches. Decided to look at the reviews and side effects.. DO NOT TAKE. I’m glad to know I’m not alone but I regret taking these. I rather have 100 babies then continue to take this pill. I immediately stopped the moment I realized this pills has changed everything and I can only hope to feel normal sooner than later now that I’ve decided to stop. So just don’t take it. Try another brand or something but skip out on this one.

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1 Stars

This pill is the absolute worst thing. When I say that I am super happy, bubbly extroverted person. I have never experienced any type of depression until this pill. It has made me angry at the world, I feel constantly depressed, no motivation to do anything. I have been on it for 3 months and have had a period every two weeks that last about 8 days, DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL

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1 Stars

I feel so depressed and not myself on this drug! I have fatigue, can’t sleep, diarrhea. Going off now !!

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1 Stars

I been on these for 3 weeks hoping it will help with heavy bleeding. I try to stick to one more week for any change but things got worst. Cramps, more heavy bleeding, mood swings and negative thoughts. Im sure everyone is different but I this is not helping me! Use at your own risk

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1 Stars

My Dr wanted me to try a "mini pill" type of birth control because of my severe migraines. I've been on combination pill for 20 years with no issues(I'm almost 40). Been taking it since August and since them ha e suffered daily diarrhea nausea severe migraine missed a ton of work. It's supposed to stop your periods, mine actually came back every 3 weeks and with a vengeance. Severe cramps nausea leg pain more intense migraines. Severe mood swings. Extreme fatigue back pain unable to eat for days on end, I haven't felt this bad in 20 years. I thew the pills out and insisted my doctor put me back on the combination pill. I gave it a few good months but this pill is terrible. Basically every 3 weeks my period and premenstrual symptoms would come and I would be unable to get out of bed for 7 to 10 days.

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2 Stars

I’ve been taking this medication for over a year , nothing in my life has changed for me to be gaining weight , I’m constantly working and barely eat the way it is , I usually only way one meal a day , and I have gained 60 lbs I believe it is from taking this medication due to nothing else In my life changing from normal , it is effective however at preventing pregnancy, only other side effect is I have not had my period in 9 months at all , not even spotting

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5 Stars

This drug is the only med that stopped my constant bleeding. I’ve had zero side effects except minor weight gain after 2 months on it. I had a myosure and D&C a month ago, and have continued to take this with ongoing success. Every person is different, but this drug was a life saver. No more anemia for me after a year of constant bleeding!

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1 Stars

Do NOT take this. I was prescribed to take this after my first was born and only 4 days of taking it, I feel like a completely different person. I waited about 6 months after she was born because I knew it would decrease my milk supply. I am raging to the point I am yelling at everyone, I cannot sleep, and now I currently have the worst headache of my entire life. Do yourself a favor by not allowing your body to go through this, I have never felt this horrible.

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1 Stars

I was prescibed this after seeking birth contr to regulate my period. I am 38 and never had kids. These pills gave me a neverending period with the worst cramps. Never finished the third pack, and my cycle is still heavy and just off. I suffer from depression, and this drug made it worse. I had very dark thoughts. It also made formed a dry rash on my chest. I have great skin but was getting pimples. I had to set an alarm to take at same time daily. I kust want to know why this drug is on the market? It has terrible reviews from many women.

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1 Stars

I started taking this daily birth control to prevent pregnancy, after having my second child. Into the second month of taking it my emotions were on a roller coaster and my period became irregular. Not being able to track my period, nor keeping it together emotionally I wanted to stop taking it but I really wanted to prevent getting pregnant since they say it’s 99% effective etc. After being on the pill for 4 months, turns out I am the percentage of women who get pregnant of taking birth control, even while I was taking it real religiously like your supposed to. Every women’s experience with birth control is different, and this is mine. I am now 14 weeks pregnant, with my third, will definitely not be taking the pill after my third, and will be finding an alternative.

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1 Stars

My gyn put me on the pill because i suffer from PMDD so she said this pill will help with the symptoms well let me say it made symptoms worst i started getting real bad panic attacks to the point that i would have to call EMS also anxiety attacks very bad dizziness headaches depression didn’t get out of bed for days i stopped taking pill immediately i would rather deal with my PMDD then have to go through this i don’t recommend

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1 Stars

Extreme brain fog Depressed, anxiety, anger , weight gain . Thought I was going crazy . Sweating , weight gain 15 pounds , feeling like I needed to puke but couldn’t. Confusion . Fumbling over my words . Feeling panicked . Bloating . Thoughts of hurting myself .

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1 Stars

I tried it for 1 month and had 2 long, heavy periods. It was annoying having to set an alarm to take it. I didn't have much spotting or any mood swings. I did have hot flashes tho AND puffed right up. I didn't realize how swollen and puffy my whole body was until today (1 week off of it). I have started on Aviane again bc I have zero side effects. I used it for many years previously.

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1 Stars

I was switched to this because I have high blood pressure and my Dr didn't want me taking estrogen for bc anymore because of the risk I've been on it over a month and have had really bad muscle/joint pain since starting it I work a very physical job so I'm no stranger to bodyaches but this is to much I've actually set up a tubal ligation surgery so I can get off this

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1 Stars

I had high hopes, even after reading the negative reviews. I knew that thee would be a period of adjustment, and I was prepared to give this time. Well...after 2 months I became anemic from bleeding every single day on this. As far as other side effects, I really didn’t have more than headaches and my blood pressure did go up considerably, which was concerning because I have never ever had high blood pressure. I am 45 and didn’t want to take the combined pill or IUD. I have no idea where to go from here. After being off this pill for two weeks, I am still bleeding. I’m tired, frustrated, sad, and regret ever taking this. Exogenous hormones apparently do not work well for me. I’m disappointed, because I was very hopeful and excited about a non estrogen option.

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3 Stars

I have been taking this pill since January and I had my period at first but then i stopped and i have no had my period since February. Should i worry? I have taken multiple pregnancy tests all negative. Is this normal on this pill? Advice please I’m very stressed.

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5 Stars

Like others have said this medicine has basically saved my life. I used to get the absolute WORST pains from my endometriosis and this has been the only thing that’s helped. I take it at night and I haven’t had a period in who knows how long.. it keeps my pain under control as long as I don’t miss a dose. I have a very great obgyn who prescribed this and I couldn’t be more grateful.

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2 Stars

Let me start off by saying my obgyn introduced this medicine to me because I would have prolonged bleeding with my period after taking the medicine for 2 days or maybe a day in a half I completely stop bleeding . I was so happy after bleeding for so many days . As time went on I realize it started to mess with my mood I felt more sad and depressed I also stop getting acne super fatigue I couldn’t even get out of bed . As soon as you miss one or don’t take it on time I would experience break threw bleeding . After my 3 week on it I just stop taking the medicine I wasn’t feeling like my self so two days after I stop taking the medicine I start to bleed I’m guessing this is my period I have no idea . But I do know a huge blood clot came out one day and oh god I was so scared .. I rather bleed to death instead of taking fake hormones

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4 Stars

Rating it a 4/5 because it really helps with my endo symptoms. I’ve been taking 10mg of this a day for almost two years. At first, the adjustment was difficult (headaches, mood swings etc) but after a couple weeks I was totally fine! I have not gotten my period since. I have very occasional spotting. My cramps are super rare. This is saying a lot coming from someone with severe endometriosis who had cramps 5/7 days a week!! The only downside is that side effects aren’t great: weight gain, fatigue, insomnia (yes both fatigue and insomnia somehow), irritability, and a LOT of sweating haha. It’s annoying but way better than the painful cramps and crazy heavy periods I used to experience. This literally changed my life!

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3 Stars

Pros: I was on traditional combination birth control pills for a few years and the estrogen was causing hypertension. When I switched to this prescription, my BP returned to normal within a few weeks and has remained normal for the last year. Did its job as a contraceptive. Cons: Very abnormal cycles. Sometimes I have 2 periods a month, sometimes I have none. PMS symptoms are worse on this than combination pill, but tolerable. You have to take it at the same time every day for the full effect. If I'm late by just a few hours with one pill, I often will spot at some point in that cycle. All in all, I'm glad I switched to it as it did its job as a contraceptive and was better for my BP, but I will likely switch to an IUD at some point.

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1 Stars

I am taking this medication every 2 months because I have PCOS and don't get a period. I will literally do anything to not have to take it, it's so horrible! My anxiety gets so bad I feel like I'm having a heart attack. I only take it 12 days at a time 5mg each but it's 12 days of hell then I have a horrible withdrawal bleed. It messes with you mentally so much.

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1 Stars

I took this for 5. 5 months. It worked well for my nonstop uterine bleeding.I am 54 yrs old. I have been having terrible headaches for the last 4 months and I am not a headache sufferer. Every day for months now my joints and muscles have been severely painful and sore and I thought I had an autoimmune condition. I am short of breath. My doctor checked me thoroughly for a deep vein thrombosis. I have had to take Motrin daily.I have gained 25 lb in 5 months. I have stopped taking the medication for the last 2 days and I already feel better. I thought I was falling apart and I did not know why. Then it occurred to me that the only thing that I have changed in the last 5.5 months was add this medication!!! Why did I not know to look out for this and why did not any of my doctors suggest that it was this medication. I have truly suffered the last few months terribly.

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1 Stars

I took this medication for 6 months for uterine fibroid pain and heavy periods. I bled non stop. From Thanksgiving to Valentines day, I had 13 days where I wasn't bleeding. I stopped taking it 3 weeks and I am still bleeding non stop. This pill was not for me and has made me not even want to try another.

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1 Stars

I have only been on this pill for 17 days and I have to stop taking it. I can’t ride it out. I have very painful and irregular periods each month. The doctors recommended a hysterectomy but I’m only 40 years old. Wanted to give this a shot to see if it would help. Every day that I take it, I get nauseous. It has gotten somewhat better but I am sweating profusely and through layers. I’d rather be in pain a few days that to be sweating all of them. I really wanted this to work but it’s making me feel worse than before.

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1 Stars

I started taking this drug in Jan of 2021. I have bad menstrual cycle due to fibroids. I was taking this at 5 mg. After a month without any help my dosage was changed to 10 mg. I started getting light headed. One morning after I got my day started. I woke up on the floor with a bloody nose, with my seven yr old daughter freaking out. I spent the night in the hospital on a heart monitor. Not to mention my hair loss was so severe I had to shave my head. ????

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1 Stars

Tried this pill bc I got migraines with the combo pill. Took it 6 days. On day 6 I almost passed out twice and have constant severe anxiety, shaky, clammy, panicky, nausea, and stomach upset. Id describe it like withdrawal symptoms. I’m a stay at home mom to my one year old while my husband is on the road driving trucks, and it is unbearable and so hard to even function the last two days. This pill is awful!!! I’m so lost on where to go from here. Do not take this crap!

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4 Stars

I have been diagnosed with pcos over 10 years ago, and have had irregular periods. Since December 2019 i bled every day until December 2020 and the doctors were unable to detect why and just put it down to my pcos. I was then put on Norethindrone x3 a day for 10 days and then go down to one a day for 11 days. Immediately after starting the tablet my periods stop. However when i would take my 7 day break to have a period the symptoms were awful, headaches, period pains travelling down my legs, heavy heavy periods ect, still i carried on taking the tablets as I thought anything was better than bleedintg for another year! After three months i decided to stop the tablets, and had my 7 day period and everything was fine. Exactly 21 days after finishing my period I have come on and have had very minimal symptoms, it is almost as if the tablet has regulated my body again. Could not recommend the tablets enough.

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1 Stars

So glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was going crazy. Half of my hair has fallen out. I have night sweats and hot flashes. Now I know it's probably this pill. will stop taking ASAP.

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4 Stars

I am taking this for large fibroids and abnormal uterine bleeding. Bleeding so much each month, I am severely anemic. My pms symptoms are also typically terrible with bloating, uterine pain, depression and exhaustion. 2 weeks in, I've only gotten a very light period, and my pms is gone. My boobs are down 1 size....after going from a b cup to a d cup recently (while losing weight). This pill seems to have balanced my hormones in a positive way.. I no longer have to call in sick because.im hemorrhaging 3 days a month & may even rethink the hysterectomy. If u are a healthy breastfeeding lady, I'd stay off it... But if you are in my position - I'd go for it. Seems to be working!

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1 Stars

Horrible side effects. Irregular periods and severe bloating. I also experienced breast pain. I'm going back on syeda which works amazing. Did not like this at all!

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2 Stars

I was started on this medicine to stop my bleeding, as no other birth control was working. Started off with 5 mg in the AM and 5 mg in the PM, bleeding didn't stop, so my doc upped it to 3x a day. After 3 weeks of taking this medicine is when I noticed all of the side affects along with my bleeding not stopping. I could not sleep with severe insomnia, extremely painful cramps that prevented me from going to work, major mood swings, and SEVERE depression. I have never had depression like that before. It did reduce the amount of bleeding I was having, but never fully stopped the bleeding. Doc took me off this drug and switched over to an IUD instead.

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2 Stars

My doctor switched me from TriNessa to Norethindrone .35mg to see if the Trinessa at my age was what was causing my almost daily migraines. I’d been on some generic form of the same pill since I was 16 and I’m not 35, so I was open to trying a new pill even though I otherwise had never had issues with my previous pill. Migraines didn’t start until maybe 5 years ago. I do feel like it has helped with the migraines. I don’t get them except for a few a month now when it was almost daily. BUT I am bleeding pretty much every two weeks for at least 6-9 days. I do my even know if not having migraines is worth that! I also used to never have too terrible cramps and the cramps with this are way worse for me and last for 3 days compare to the 1 day a month I used to cramp. I vowed to give it 3 months to let my body adjust and I’m now almost to the end of month three and nothing has changed even a little bit. I’ll be calling my doc to either try something different or go back to my regular pill. I’d rather pop excedrin daily than be bleeding all the time. It’s not worth it.

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1 Stars

I hate this pill! I took it for about 3 weeks. I know you are supposed to give it time but honestly, it made me feel so awful that I didn't think it was worth "waiting it out" or giving it a chance. F that lol. It made me feel like an apathetic zombie most of the time and when I did have emotion, it was pure rage or distraught. My libido completely disappeared along with my natural lubrication and sensations. Didn't help with endo pains. Turned my stomach into a bottomless pit about an hour after taking it - I ate EVERYTHING in sight. Gave me nagging headaches. Only thing good I can say is that I'm not pregnant.

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3 Stars

I recently gave birth in August and chose to take my contraceptive in pill form. I was then prescribed Norethindrone due to the fact that I would be nursing. I started it after my 6 weeks post natal appt as suggested. The first pack that I started I got my menstrual 3 times the next month I didn’t get my menstrual at all and now I’m on the 3rd pack and I still have yet to get my menstrual. I don’t get any other side effects (at least that I’ve noticed) considering this isn’t normal for me taking a pill form of contraceptive I took a pregnancy test and it did come out negative. So I guess I will not be getting my menstrual monthly which is fine, partially. Once I stop nursing I’ll switch to a contraceptive pill that I’ve taken in the past. Us woman should get a monthly menstrual as I feel that it keeps us in balance.

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1 Stars

I have ADHD, anxiety, struggled with depression, and I have always gotten terrible emotional PMS around my period. I think I could be diagnosed with PMDD and this was NOT the pill for me. Didn’t realize for 7 months it was making me irritable and anxious and tired until I stopped taking it. I usually get those symptoms really bad before and during my period but on this BC it felt like that all the time. Probably had to do with how often i was spotting. If you struggle emotionally around your period i would suggest talking to your doctor extensively about that to make sure you get put on a BC that will work for you.

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1 Stars

I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety and thought I was going crazy, I had never felt this way before. Also noticed feeling so much more bloated and constant headaches. Decided to look at the reviews and side effects.. DO NOT TAKE. I’m glad to know I’m not alone but I regret taking these. I rather have 100 babies then continue to take this pill. I immediately stopped the moment I realized this pills has changed everything and I can only hope to feel normal sooner than later now that I’ve decided to stop. So just don’t take it. Try another brand or something but skip out on this one.

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1 Stars

This pill is the absolute worst thing. When I say that I am super happy, bubbly extroverted person. I have never experienced any type of depression until this pill. It has made me angry at the world, I feel constantly depressed, no motivation to do anything. I have been on it for 3 months and have had a period every two weeks that last about 8 days, DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL

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1 Stars

I feel so depressed and not myself on this drug! I have fatigue, can’t sleep, diarrhea. Going off now !!

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1 Stars

I been on these for 3 weeks hoping it will help with heavy bleeding. I try to stick to one more week for any change but things got worst. Cramps, more heavy bleeding, mood swings and negative thoughts. Im sure everyone is different but I this is not helping me! Use at your own risk

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1 Stars

My Dr wanted me to try a "mini pill" type of birth control because of my severe migraines. I've been on combination pill for 20 years with no issues(I'm almost 40). Been taking it since August and since them ha e suffered daily diarrhea nausea severe migraine missed a ton of work. It's supposed to stop your periods, mine actually came back every 3 weeks and with a vengeance. Severe cramps nausea leg pain more intense migraines. Severe mood swings. Extreme fatigue back pain unable to eat for days on end, I haven't felt this bad in 20 years. I thew the pills out and insisted my doctor put me back on the combination pill. I gave it a few good months but this pill is terrible. Basically every 3 weeks my period and premenstrual symptoms would come and I would be unable to get out of bed for 7 to 10 days.

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2 Stars

I’ve been taking this medication for over a year , nothing in my life has changed for me to be gaining weight , I’m constantly working and barely eat the way it is , I usually only way one meal a day , and I have gained 60 lbs I believe it is from taking this medication due to nothing else In my life changing from normal , it is effective however at preventing pregnancy, only other side effect is I have not had my period in 9 months at all , not even spotting

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5 Stars

This drug is the only med that stopped my constant bleeding. I’ve had zero side effects except minor weight gain after 2 months on it. I had a myosure and D&C a month ago, and have continued to take this with ongoing success. Every person is different, but this drug was a life saver. No more anemia for me after a year of constant bleeding!

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1 Stars

Do NOT take this. I was prescribed to take this after my first was born and only 4 days of taking it, I feel like a completely different person. I waited about 6 months after she was born because I knew it would decrease my milk supply. I am raging to the point I am yelling at everyone, I cannot sleep, and now I currently have the worst headache of my entire life. Do yourself a favor by not allowing your body to go through this, I have never felt this horrible.

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1 Stars

I was prescibed this after seeking birth contr to regulate my period. I am 38 and never had kids. These pills gave me a neverending period with the worst cramps. Never finished the third pack, and my cycle is still heavy and just off. I suffer from depression, and this drug made it worse. I had very dark thoughts. It also made formed a dry rash on my chest. I have great skin but was getting pimples. I had to set an alarm to take at same time daily. I kust want to know why this drug is on the market? It has terrible reviews from many women.

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1 Stars

I started taking this daily birth control to prevent pregnancy, after having my second child. Into the second month of taking it my emotions were on a roller coaster and my period became irregular. Not being able to track my period, nor keeping it together emotionally I wanted to stop taking it but I really wanted to prevent getting pregnant since they say it’s 99% effective etc. After being on the pill for 4 months, turns out I am the percentage of women who get pregnant of taking birth control, even while I was taking it real religiously like your supposed to. Every women’s experience with birth control is different, and this is mine. I am now 14 weeks pregnant, with my third, will definitely not be taking the pill after my third, and will be finding an alternative.

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1 Stars

My gyn put me on the pill because i suffer from PMDD so she said this pill will help with the symptoms well let me say it made symptoms worst i started getting real bad panic attacks to the point that i would have to call EMS also anxiety attacks very bad dizziness headaches depression didn’t get out of bed for days i stopped taking pill immediately i would rather deal with my PMDD then have to go through this i don’t recommend

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1 Stars

Extreme brain fog Depressed, anxiety, anger , weight gain . Thought I was going crazy . Sweating , weight gain 15 pounds , feeling like I needed to puke but couldn’t. Confusion . Fumbling over my words . Feeling panicked . Bloating . Thoughts of hurting myself .

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1 Stars

I tried it for 1 month and had 2 long, heavy periods. It was annoying having to set an alarm to take it. I didn't have much spotting or any mood swings. I did have hot flashes tho AND puffed right up. I didn't realize how swollen and puffy my whole body was until today (1 week off of it). I have started on Aviane again bc I have zero side effects. I used it for many years previously.

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1 Stars

I was switched to this because I have high blood pressure and my Dr didn't want me taking estrogen for bc anymore because of the risk I've been on it over a month and have had really bad muscle/joint pain since starting it I work a very physical job so I'm no stranger to bodyaches but this is to much I've actually set up a tubal ligation surgery so I can get off this

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1 Stars

I had high hopes, even after reading the negative reviews. I knew that thee would be a period of adjustment, and I was prepared to give this time. Well...after 2 months I became anemic from bleeding every single day on this. As far as other side effects, I really didn’t have more than headaches and my blood pressure did go up considerably, which was concerning because I have never ever had high blood pressure. I am 45 and didn’t want to take the combined pill or IUD. I have no idea where to go from here. After being off this pill for two weeks, I am still bleeding. I’m tired, frustrated, sad, and regret ever taking this. Exogenous hormones apparently do not work well for me. I’m disappointed, because I was very hopeful and excited about a non estrogen option.

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3 Stars

I have been taking this pill since January and I had my period at first but then i stopped and i have no had my period since February. Should i worry? I have taken multiple pregnancy tests all negative. Is this normal on this pill? Advice please I’m very stressed.

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5 Stars

Like others have said this medicine has basically saved my life. I used to get the absolute WORST pains from my endometriosis and this has been the only thing that’s helped. I take it at night and I haven’t had a period in who knows how long.. it keeps my pain under control as long as I don’t miss a dose. I have a very great obgyn who prescribed this and I couldn’t be more grateful.

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2 Stars

Let me start off by saying my obgyn introduced this medicine to me because I would have prolonged bleeding with my period after taking the medicine for 2 days or maybe a day in a half I completely stop bleeding . I was so happy after bleeding for so many days . As time went on I realize it started to mess with my mood I felt more sad and depressed I also stop getting acne super fatigue I couldn’t even get out of bed . As soon as you miss one or don’t take it on time I would experience break threw bleeding . After my 3 week on it I just stop taking the medicine I wasn’t feeling like my self so two days after I stop taking the medicine I start to bleed I’m guessing this is my period I have no idea . But I do know a huge blood clot came out one day and oh god I was so scared .. I rather bleed to death instead of taking fake hormones

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4 Stars

Rating it a 4/5 because it really helps with my endo symptoms. I’ve been taking 10mg of this a day for almost two years. At first, the adjustment was difficult (headaches, mood swings etc) but after a couple weeks I was totally fine! I have not gotten my period since. I have very occasional spotting. My cramps are super rare. This is saying a lot coming from someone with severe endometriosis who had cramps 5/7 days a week!! The only downside is that side effects aren’t great: weight gain, fatigue, insomnia (yes both fatigue and insomnia somehow), irritability, and a LOT of sweating haha. It’s annoying but way better than the painful cramps and crazy heavy periods I used to experience. This literally changed my life!

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3 Stars

Pros: I was on traditional combination birth control pills for a few years and the estrogen was causing hypertension. When I switched to this prescription, my BP returned to normal within a few weeks and has remained normal for the last year. Did its job as a contraceptive. Cons: Very abnormal cycles. Sometimes I have 2 periods a month, sometimes I have none. PMS symptoms are worse on this than combination pill, but tolerable. You have to take it at the same time every day for the full effect. If I'm late by just a few hours with one pill, I often will spot at some point in that cycle. All in all, I'm glad I switched to it as it did its job as a contraceptive and was better for my BP, but I will likely switch to an IUD at some point.

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1 Stars

I am taking this medication every 2 months because I have PCOS and don't get a period. I will literally do anything to not have to take it, it's so horrible! My anxiety gets so bad I feel like I'm having a heart attack. I only take it 12 days at a time 5mg each but it's 12 days of hell then I have a horrible withdrawal bleed. It messes with you mentally so much.

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1 Stars

I took this for 5. 5 months. It worked well for my nonstop uterine bleeding.I am 54 yrs old. I have been having terrible headaches for the last 4 months and I am not a headache sufferer. Every day for months now my joints and muscles have been severely painful and sore and I thought I had an autoimmune condition. I am short of breath. My doctor checked me thoroughly for a deep vein thrombosis. I have had to take Motrin daily.I have gained 25 lb in 5 months. I have stopped taking the medication for the last 2 days and I already feel better. I thought I was falling apart and I did not know why. Then it occurred to me that the only thing that I have changed in the last 5.5 months was add this medication!!! Why did I not know to look out for this and why did not any of my doctors suggest that it was this medication. I have truly suffered the last few months terribly.

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1 Stars

I took this medication for 6 months for uterine fibroid pain and heavy periods. I bled non stop. From Thanksgiving to Valentines day, I had 13 days where I wasn't bleeding. I stopped taking it 3 weeks and I am still bleeding non stop. This pill was not for me and has made me not even want to try another.

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1 Stars

I have only been on this pill for 17 days and I have to stop taking it. I can’t ride it out. I have very painful and irregular periods each month. The doctors recommended a hysterectomy but I’m only 40 years old. Wanted to give this a shot to see if it would help. Every day that I take it, I get nauseous. It has gotten somewhat better but I am sweating profusely and through layers. I’d rather be in pain a few days that to be sweating all of them. I really wanted this to work but it’s making me feel worse than before.

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1 Stars

I started taking this drug in Jan of 2021. I have bad menstrual cycle due to fibroids. I was taking this at 5 mg. After a month without any help my dosage was changed to 10 mg. I started getting light headed. One morning after I got my day started. I woke up on the floor with a bloody nose, with my seven yr old daughter freaking out. I spent the night in the hospital on a heart monitor. Not to mention my hair loss was so severe I had to shave my head. ????

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1 Stars

Tried this pill bc I got migraines with the combo pill. Took it 6 days. On day 6 I almost passed out twice and have constant severe anxiety, shaky, clammy, panicky, nausea, and stomach upset. Id describe it like withdrawal symptoms. I’m a stay at home mom to my one year old while my husband is on the road driving trucks, and it is unbearable and so hard to even function the last two days. This pill is awful!!! I’m so lost on where to go from here. Do not take this crap!

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4 Stars

I have been diagnosed with pcos over 10 years ago, and have had irregular periods. Since December 2019 i bled every day until December 2020 and the doctors were unable to detect why and just put it down to my pcos. I was then put on Norethindrone x3 a day for 10 days and then go down to one a day for 11 days. Immediately after starting the tablet my periods stop. However when i would take my 7 day break to have a period the symptoms were awful, headaches, period pains travelling down my legs, heavy heavy periods ect, still i carried on taking the tablets as I thought anything was better than bleedintg for another year! After three months i decided to stop the tablets, and had my 7 day period and everything was fine. Exactly 21 days after finishing my period I have come on and have had very minimal symptoms, it is almost as if the tablet has regulated my body again. Could not recommend the tablets enough.

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1 Stars

So glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was going crazy. Half of my hair has fallen out. I have night sweats and hot flashes. Now I know it's probably this pill. will stop taking ASAP.

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4 Stars

I am taking this for large fibroids and abnormal uterine bleeding. Bleeding so much each month, I am severely anemic. My pms symptoms are also typically terrible with bloating, uterine pain, depression and exhaustion. 2 weeks in, I've only gotten a very light period, and my pms is gone. My boobs are down 1 size....after going from a b cup to a d cup recently (while losing weight). This pill seems to have balanced my hormones in a positive way.. I no longer have to call in sick because.im hemorrhaging 3 days a month & may even rethink the hysterectomy. If u are a healthy breastfeeding lady, I'd stay off it... But if you are in my position - I'd go for it. Seems to be working!

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1 Stars

Horrible side effects. Irregular periods and severe bloating. I also experienced breast pain. I'm going back on syeda which works amazing. Did not like this at all!

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2 Stars

I was started on this medicine to stop my bleeding, as no other birth control was working. Started off with 5 mg in the AM and 5 mg in the PM, bleeding didn't stop, so my doc upped it to 3x a day. After 3 weeks of taking this medicine is when I noticed all of the side affects along with my bleeding not stopping. I could not sleep with severe insomnia, extremely painful cramps that prevented me from going to work, major mood swings, and SEVERE depression. I have never had depression like that before. It did reduce the amount of bleeding I was having, but never fully stopped the bleeding. Doc took me off this drug and switched over to an IUD instead.

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2 Stars

My doctor switched me from TriNessa to Norethindrone .35mg to see if the Trinessa at my age was what was causing my almost daily migraines. I’d been on some generic form of the same pill since I was 16 and I’m not 35, so I was open to trying a new pill even though I otherwise had never had issues with my previous pill. Migraines didn’t start until maybe 5 years ago. I do feel like it has helped with the migraines. I don’t get them except for a few a month now when it was almost daily. BUT I am bleeding pretty much every two weeks for at least 6-9 days. I do my even know if not having migraines is worth that! I also used to never have too terrible cramps and the cramps with this are way worse for me and last for 3 days compare to the 1 day a month I used to cramp. I vowed to give it 3 months to let my body adjust and I’m now almost to the end of month three and nothing has changed even a little bit. I’ll be calling my doc to either try something different or go back to my regular pill. I’d rather pop excedrin daily than be bleeding all the time. It’s not worth it.

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1 Stars

I hate this pill! I took it for about 3 weeks. I know you are supposed to give it time but honestly, it made me feel so awful that I didn't think it was worth "waiting it out" or giving it a chance. F that lol. It made me feel like an apathetic zombie most of the time and when I did have emotion, it was pure rage or distraught. My libido completely disappeared along with my natural lubrication and sensations. Didn't help with endo pains. Turned my stomach into a bottomless pit about an hour after taking it - I ate EVERYTHING in sight. Gave me nagging headaches. Only thing good I can say is that I'm not pregnant.

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3 Stars

I recently gave birth in August and chose to take my contraceptive in pill form. I was then prescribed Norethindrone due to the fact that I would be nursing. I started it after my 6 weeks post natal appt as suggested. The first pack that I started I got my menstrual 3 times the next month I didn’t get my menstrual at all and now I’m on the 3rd pack and I still have yet to get my menstrual. I don’t get any other side effects (at least that I’ve noticed) considering this isn’t normal for me taking a pill form of contraceptive I took a pregnancy test and it did come out negative. So I guess I will not be getting my menstrual monthly which is fine, partially. Once I stop nursing I’ll switch to a contraceptive pill that I’ve taken in the past. Us woman should get a monthly menstrual as I feel that it keeps us in balance.

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