I have endometriosis and the only relief I have found is the Lupron Depot shot. This pill was also prescribed as add back therapy for it. The Lupron Depot sent me into a menopausal state (hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings). I found that combined with the norethindrone acetate (Aygestin), those symptoms went away. I could clearly tell when I missed a pill. I've been dealing with endometriosis ...
I have used this medication since 1/6/16. I have had hot flashes, night sweets, a rash on back, mood swings, weight gain (15lbs). To me that is a lot of weight in a short period of time to gain that much weight. My pain has not changed at all. I spend most of my time in bed. The Lupron Depot shot is why I am taking this medication. I don't recommend taking Norethindrone or the Lupron Depot shot. T...
Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
5/14/2008
Condition: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding caused by Imbalance of Hormones
Overall rating 2.0
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My doc told me this would help with the bleeding but the day after I started taking it I started bleeding. I have one more day and I am through for this month. waiting to see if I start my regular period and how bad it will be this time. I am not happy at all at this time.
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D Cided | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/23/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been taking once a day for three and a half months to stop my "hot flashes" and bleeding. I have still been bleeding off and on. Not happy!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding caused by Imbalance of Hormones
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been taking this drug twice a day for the last month and its not working.
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NA | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2008
Condition: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding caused by Imbalance of Hormones
Overall rating 5.0
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As soon as I started taking it within 48 hours it helped. No side effects yet. See what happens when I stop.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/15/2007
Condition: Endometriosis
Overall rating 2.0
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It just made my bleeding heavier. Very much a waste of my time.
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