Delaying menstruation using Norethindrone 5mg three times daily in women who desire postponement of their period for social or personal reasons. What they didn't tell me was that I'd be overly moody. I am done having children and I'm sick of being anemic every month. There was nothing wrong with me, I’m a healthy 18 year old. I will say I have been taking this drug for about a month and a half now, unfortunately I have experienced bleeding. I was given Toradol, Tylenol 2, and eventually morphine to help with pain. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Most of the time I have to force myself to eat and I feel very nauseous the entire time. I am 40, have tried regular bc pills, implant and the shot, but this has been the bestI have had a great experience with this drug in comparison to other contraceptions. Stay away from this medication it’s dangerous. I only wish I were as brave as some of you to quit it sooner and seek others options. I don’t know if anyone else has experienced this but I’ve become very depressed since taking it. No breast tenderness, emotional roller coaster rides, or changes to my period. It is now July, I have had 2 "periods ", lasting 3 days each in 8 months. Hello, I started taking Norethindrone one week ago on 6/19 to delay my period. After 2 months on this medication, I completely stopped getting my period, which has greatly improved the quality of my life. Also, my hair which js normally super thick is falling out in clumps .. Like i have actual bald spots. was for 5mg ... bleeding. Neither Everyday Health nor its licensor assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of the information provided. Each time I’ve had awful stomach cramps, to the point of being doubled over in pain and being unable to work. Hair is still super thin, high blood pressure hasn’t resolved and I’m still rounder than I care to be..in the middle. An extreme bonus is that it also stops my periods. My periods have always been extremely heavy with debilitating cramps 24/7, so much so that do anything but lay in bed. I would highly recommend.40yo smoker w/PCOS. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. As reviews and ratings are subjective and self-reported, this information should not be used as the basis for any statistical analysis or scientific studies.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. The drug information above is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. Maybe everyone else that has horrible side effects needs to try a lower dosage? I was prescribed this as an alternative. I just went to the doctor and my doctor prescribed me a new pill, hopefully it works better than this! I started taking Norethindrone 0.35 mg a month ago because I hadn’t had a period in two years. The Rx. I was taking four a day then 3 down to 1... once the pills end the bleeding starts back up again. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest in the medication will not be published. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. was for 5mg ... bleeding. Root cause of my abnormal bleeding was a bicornuate uterus & heavy lining, & had a procedure for that before going on this medication; it helped, but the bleeding was still debilitating, so I have aygestin to thank for everything. But then I began getting awful night and morning sweats. I wanted to put that out there though. I even lost weight during the first 6 months despite increased breast tenderness and bloating. After a couple days on the pill my period stopped but I then started seeing horrible side effects. My migraines have gotten worse but I haven’t gained any weight- I’ve actually lost a little bit. I gained 5 lbs, my breasts were extremely swallow, I had tightness of breath and chest pains when laying on back, I would break out in horrible sweats / hot flashes (I’m also 31), I ended up getting red spots all over my arms and legs. MD. I started taking Norethindrone 0.35 mg a month ago because I hadn’t had a period in two years. I’ve been bleeding, cramping, and crying for 3 weeks now, nonstop. Since I started I have SEVERE fatigue, my blood pressure got higher, my feet swell and I’m bloated. I have been on the is drug since September 2019. It did stop my bleeding immediately but I’ve stopped taking it at my own choice and I’ve started spotting. My doctor advised to give it time. If you have any questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.© 1996-2020 Everyday Health, Inc.