MICRONOR Reviews (NORETHINDRONE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (709 Ratings)

Filter Results

Compare MICRONOR with similar:
 ESTROGENS PROGESTINS CONTRACEPTIVES ESTROGENS PROGESTINS CONTRACEPTIVES

 Type: Rx Drug

  

MICRONOR  (NORETHINDRONE):  This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" because it does not contain any estrogen. Norethindrone (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy by making vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also stops the release of an egg (ovulation) in about half of a woman's menstrual cycles. While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical cap, diaphragm), it is less effective than combination hormone (estrogen and progestin) birth control because it does not consistently prevent ovulation. It is usually used by women who cannot take estrogen. To reduce the risk of pregnancy, it is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

Results are sorted by Date added.

Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.)
5=HIGH (this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal.)

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36


More on MICRONOR: Reviews Summary  |  Drug Safety Information

RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR MICRONORCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  Birth Control(I'm on Epilepsy meds) Mood swings, Incredible rage at boyfriend often (Now ex because we were fighting so much!), Depression, Suicidal thoughts, self harm, Acne on my face, hair loss, Breast swelling, breast tenderness, Increase in appetite FEELING (I would be hungry but would eat less and feel full then hungry again within an hour!) Back pain, Constant tiredness, foggy mind, Stress, Constantly felt pregnant, cramps, would randomly feel as though I was starting my period when I wasn't, short periods. To be honest, The irrationality and Depression were the worse. I literally became a completely different person while I was on this. I will never take it again, I almost ended my life while on it. This is my first form of birth control. Because of what this did to my mood I went through a breakup yesterday with someone I felt strongly about. At first I thought maybe I was crazy and it wasn't the pills but after coming here I definitely know. Women do not take this! It isn't worth the risk! I'm stopping this tonight. It's brought me nothing but pain. F 17 2 months
35 MG 1X day
12/20/2013
Email
 2  Severe PMS Bloating,irregular stools (IBS-like symptoms) weight gain, sore breasts. Occasional dizziness, and occasional bad headaches which onset in the middle of the night and woke me up from deep sleep . Minor symptoms: acne and a couple thick hairs (hirsuitism) on chin)., spotting. On the positive note, did lessen the severe PMS/moodiness during last 10 days of cycle, but made me feel like I was having mild PMS all month..... F 38 40 days
1X day
12/8/2013
Email
 1  Birth control Nausea- My kidney hurts- Acne-Extremely tired- Cry all the time - Depressed. I've tried Yasmin, Yaz, Marvelon, Aleese... They all make me extremely tired. But Micronor is the one that affects the most my mood! F 29 2 months
1X day
11/21/2013
Email
 4  Blood pressure I love this pill no side effects up in till now!!! Period is getting longer and cramps are bad! Don't know what to do??? F 31 6 years
11/10/2013
 1  Contraceptive and PMS Was given this due to my age, I'm early 40's so can no longer take the combined pill. I was also told it would stop my PMS completely. I started taking this when I was bleeding heavily for over 7 weeks on Serazette. The bleeding stopped within days and everything seemed fine for the first month. The closer it got to my period date I found my breasts were that sore that I couldnt touch them, my libido was at rock bottom and I was having spurts of terrible anger. My period came and lasted 4 days and then the reality sank in. The tiredness is the worse. All I want to do is sleep and when I am awake all I am doing is crying. If I'm not crying and believing life isnt worth living then I am ready to argue and fight with everyone. After reading all these comments, I dont think I will be taking my dose tonight or any night. The way life has been the last couple of weeks, I think I would rather get pregnant. Roll on the Menapause I see as it's got to be easier than this pill. Oh and F 42 2 months
1X day
11/9/2013
Email
 3  blood pressure/lighter period,cramp Some spotting in 1st month after period,then period started when was suppose to next month,still have severe cramps and period seems same as before,acid reflux,increased appetite,was hoping period was stop completely but hasnt yet.... F 34 2 months
1/day
11/3/2013
 1  prevent pregnancy Started taking micronor after the birth of my son. Started out on the generic then started using the brand name recently, not a good choice of birth control. I always feel very tired , hungry and depressed. Everything plucks my nerves I cry very easy I'm snappy my period comes when it wants and when it does it last for a week or two.I've gained a ton of weight I'm breakin out horribly my boobs have gone up a size . I constantly think I'm pregnant becus I'm havin food cravings and always drained of energy but every test shows that I'm not pregnant. I'm not able to take estrogen becus I have high blood pressure so this is very frustrating . I feel like I'm out of options. F 22 6 months
.35
10/25/2013
 2  Prevent child birth Been on this pill a month and 1weeks next Monday . I've bleed for the past week and bit ! There seems to be noo slowing down either ! Which I am not impressed as it's quite heavy and it's not the easiest when you have a 3month old who is a mummy's boy and you are leaking ! F 20 1 months
10/8/2013
 5  stop pregnancy Had awful side effects with cerazette so switched to micronor and everythings nrilliant. No mood swings, no being an emotional wreck! Periods are very regular every 28 days for approx 4 days. F 27 7 years
350
9/28/2013
 1  Prevent pregnancy Really bad acne all over my chin & jaw line. Tired all of the time, weight gain, spotting. F 33 4 months
9/25/2013
 1  Breastfeeding I started taking this pill when my son was a year old after my period came back (was breastfeeding exclusively) I was having pms and breakouts and do not want to get pregnant right now I felt a little moodier the first month of taking it. Then I felt more hatred toward my husband then I do when I have pms. Even my kids were getting in my nerves which rarely happens. I agree with other reviews that say you get a weird tired zombie feeling and also pain in the back and body. I was afraid to weigh myself but did feel bloated. I also felt like crying over the silliest things and more anxiety. My sleep was very restless and when I did sleep it didn't feel like a deep sleep and I felt so tired all day I thought maybe it wasn't the pill but I stopped a few days ago and feel better already. The only good thing is it cleared my skin and stopped my period but then I was paranoid I was pregnant because I felt tired and nauseous. But not pregnant in glad to see the reviews and know I'm not imagining things F 30 2 months
1/day
9/19/2013
 1  prescription Im having it for 2 weeks now I got lots of pimples...1st time happened to me to have pimples outbreak.:( F 2 weeks
9/9/2013
 4  cant have estrogen I had horrible side effects with an iud, hives, awful mood swings ect. Without fail each month. So I went back to mirconor, I helps with my mood, mostly seemed to be getting better and better each month until this month, and last I guess awfully grumpy and mopey and I had two periods a month and my boobs grew gigantic in a space of three weeks, my mood had put some strain on my relashionship, soooo lucky hes patient and in love. hairs been shedding but I dye it so not sure its from my pill, no skin issues or weight gain no pregnency while on it, still condidering quitting it but not sure if my mood will worsten or not and my only other birth control option is condoms, I dont want to put a barrier between us F 17 2 years
1 daily
8/21/2013
 1  Preventative Depression, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, acne, aches, nausea, no period F 23 8 months
1 x Day
8/21/2013
 5  birth control I've been taking this for over ten years. Tried the combination pill as a teen and can't take estogen. Tried depo and got violent migraines. Then tried this and I've been on it ever since. Got off to have a kid and now I'm back on. I love it! Not everyone has a bad experience. My periods were messed up at first but now I have a tiny one each month. You will break out at first also but that goes away when your body adjusts. Give it a chance! It has the least hormones and never caused me to gain Weight. F 27 10 years
8/15/2013
 2  have high blood pressure OK.. I was on ortho Tri cyclen lo for 6 years and I loved it. my doctor switched me to ortho micronor 2 months ago because of my high blood pressure (ortho Tri cyclen lo increased my chances of having a stroke because of the estrogen in the pills).. but anyway I don't like it! my period stopped immediately and I have already gained 5 pounds. I have been bloated for the past 5 days and my skin is starting to break out! I am also having trouble falling asleep at night (hence why I am on here at 5am leaving a review lol) but I am mostly terrified at not having a period... I feel the need to take a pregnancy test every month :( but I wouldn't recommend this pill.. I was aware of the fact that my period may stop and I was also comfortable because micronor and ortho-lo are made by the same company. BUT I simply cannot deal with these changes. I am very unhappy I am going to see my doctor about getting on another type of birth control... if I could I would definitely switch back to ortho Tri cyclen lo.. (feel free to contact me via email if you have any questions or concerns) F 24 2 months
8/4/2013
Email
 1  Contraception Weight gained even though I was dieting and exercising regularly. Outbreaks of spots one after the other... Bad fatigue although some nights I was having 10 hours sleep. Also a period lasting 2 weeks never happened before. Stop taking the tablet last night and hoping to shed the pounds and spots this tablet has given me F 36 3 months
8/1/2013
Email
 1  Can't take oestrogen pill 3 weeks in and already I've gained about 16 pounds. I feel disgusting and pretty moody, and the pain in my breasts is unreal. I can't even shower properly because the slightest touch while washing is enough to make me scream. Going off this pill right now, since I now find out it isn't even effective - and if I gain any more weight I won't fit into a single thing I own!! So bad! I know lots of people have no bad reaction, but if you have anything within the first week like I did (insanely rapid weight gain), SEE THE DOCTOR AGAIN. I didn't realise until today that this was all because of the pill. I don't personally recommend it at all, but at least try it. Good luck! F 22 3 weeks
35 1X day
7/24/2013
 2  Other pills not working Been on Micronor for 10 days. Not happy as i have started to break out with spots. F 27 10 days
7/15/2013
 4  birth control while breastfeed Minor headche for 2 days! F 37 3 months
daily
7/13/2013

Previous Page       Next Page

BACK TO TOP