AYGESTIN Reviews (NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.9 (163 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare AYGESTIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR AYGESTIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | abnormal bleeding | The side effects listed I already have, like night sweats, migraines bad cramps and mood swings fatigue etc.. so naturally I am concerned. However the acne and dark skin on face worries me. | Marked a 3 because I had to pick one, but just got this prescription for abnormal bleeding- heavy, sometimes twice a month. Gyn thinks it's due to lining of uterus, had tubes tied a year ago. And not sure if I should even start to try it. It's for 10 days after cycle once a day. But cycle is unpredictable last cycle lasted only two days. Any info is greatly appreciated! Just wanted others thoughts before I decided on taking this med! | F | 37 | 1 days 5mg | 10/16/2016 | 1 | 5 week long period | Hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, irritability Dizziness started about a week into the pill. The pill did not stop my bleeding. It controlled it so that I didn’t have a heavy flow but I still continued bleeding for 7 weeks. | I came off of it after about 2 weeks on the pill. I think I’m still suffering the side effects and I’ve been off of it for a week. I’m extremely fatigued and dizzy. And have insomnia. Anyone have any similar effects of coming off this pill? After effects? | F | 39 | 1 days 10 mg | 10/10/2019 | 5 | Heavy and prolonged bleeding | No side effects so far. | I had a 5 weeks long heavy bleeding with lots horrible clots. I was on Provera for 7 days and the bleeding gets worse and constant. I took Aygestin two days ago right after the biopsy, the bleeding stopped after a few hours. I am taking 5mg three times a day for a week,then will take 2 times a day afterwards. I finally can restore my energy now. I guess my body didn't react well with Provera. What's the difference between these two medication any way? Aygestin works like a magic to me, I am aware of the possibel clots, so I guess I will eat more onions and natural blood thinner and watch for the signs. | F | 52 | 2 days | 2/29/2008 | 5 | control heavy bleeding | Some slight cramping the afternoon of the second day. A heating pad and a couple of Aleve helped. | My doctotr switched me to Aygestin after 5 days of Provera and a month of bleeding. After 2 days, this is the first morning with no bleeding. Current dosage: 2-5mg tabs in the morning and 2 at night for 5 days. More importantly, I slept great last night and I don't feel like curling up in a ball on the couch! | F | 49 | 2 days | 5/3/2008 | 5 | Endometriosis & adhesions | None thus far... I feel alot more mellow and laid back, but this is only the 2nd day of taking the medication. So far,within the first day of dosing, my heavy excrutiating period went away!! | I'm very greatful for the medication as I'm not ready for a hysterectomy, time will tell, and the comments scare me to death, but I know that people are more likely to post the bad experiences than the good, I just pray it works as it's supposed to without all the awful side affects that some of you have experienced on this board. I pray that your pain and side affects subside, and you are granted peace & comfort! | F | 39 | 2 days | 3/19/2009 | 2 | Heavy bleeding during perimenapause | cramping, leg cramps. bleeding increased over 2 days with flooding and passing clots . | I was switched to this from Provera which had slowed the bleeding but not stopped it. After taking this for 2 nights I am stopping it and taking the provera again till my next appointment in 5 days. | 52 | 2 days 5 1X day | 7/20/2017 | 1 | heavy abnormal bleeding | Horrid! The second day I took Aygestin, within 30 minutes I experienced a 2 hour period of very frightening mental confusion. That is the best way I can describe it. To be specific, it felt like I was sedated, but trying to 'come out of it'. I didn't recognize phone numbers or calendar dates and couldn't recall names of individuals. It went away after about 2 hours, but it was very, very, scary. My dr. was surprised at the side effect, but I guess I have a hyper-sensitivity to this particular drug. | F | 51 | 2 days | 5/24/2007 | 1 | delay period | Noticed extreme irritability within 48 hours. For the first time ever, extreme dryness before, during and after sex. | Decided to stop taking by day #4 since I know my body well and wasn't willing to risk a longer return to how my body reacts to sex. Also, my irritability was reaking havoc on my husband. | F | 43 | 3 days 5mg | 7/19/2015 | 3 | Heavy bleeding | 5mg was way too much for my system. Heavy bleeding stopped 4-6 hours after taking 1st pill but had HORRIBLE ANXIETY and could not sleep!! Also had leg pain and shooting pains in my right arm. When coming off it I had HORRIBLE cramping and the blood was a LOT with clots. I NEVER get cramping so this was DEFINITELY because of the pill. Dr. Said I could try cutting in half. Cutting in half gave me NO SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL which is great but still spotting a little and a soon as it's time to take it again the bleeding is already getting strong again. Now trying sharobel another progesterone only pill but only .35 mg. Coming off the aygestin has me cramping bad again painfully and clots and bleeding. Will give it a day and see if this new pill can stop the bleeding..if not will to go back on the aygestin 😥 | None | F | 43 | 4 days 5mg then 2 | 10/23/2019 | 3 | 2 months missed period | Abdominal pain that comes and goes, hard nipples non stop, irritability, PMS | I didn't experience this the first time I took this the only thing that happened the first time was a sever case of PMS for about 3 periods after taking this, but then it subsided eventually. | F | 22 | 5 days 5 MG 2X day | 4/30/2012 | 2 | Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding | Severe bloating, leg pain, cardiac discomfort when trying to lay flat, extremely agitated. Although it has stopped the bleeding, it is wreaking havoc on my body and mood. I feel absolutely miserable and want to crawl out of my skin. | F | 40 | 5 days 5mgx2/day | 3/24/2013 | 1 | Long, extremely heavy period | Unbelievable depression and uncomfortable mental state, rage, confusion, dizziness, acne, insomnia. Some of the worst depression I've ever experienced, I've felt suicidal at times. Couldn't take it for as long as I was supposed to, thankfully my period stopped. | I will never take this medication again. I've been off of it now for almost two weeks and I still feel completely messed up neurologically and emotionally. My sense of time is messed up, my circadian rhythm, my memory, everything. Feel like I'm in hell. | F | 30 | 5 days 5mg 1X day | 7/8/2017 | 3 | Prolonged and heavy bleeding | It helped to stopped the bleeding. Although, by simply taking 3 Advils in the morning and 3 Advils at night (I didn't know tha Advil helped a lot with bleeding from the uterus) would have helped, before taking Aygesting. Again, it did help the bleeding, but I will probably stop today or tomorrow after 6 days of taking this horrible drug. My doctor prescribed for 12 days, but I cannot do this to myself. It is toxic to me. This is NOT a natural hormone is synthetic and has many side effects. For me, it has given me insomnia, hart palpitations, shortness of breath, tingling in the face as if I had touched something caustic + bad dreams, mood swings, especially irritability! This is must not be good for my health. I cannot take 12 days of this! Better try a higher dosis of natural progesterone. | F | 54 | 6 days 5 mg 1X day | 5/21/2010 | 1 | No period | Terrible insomnia, it is 3 a.m. Right now. Exhausted during the day, zero sex drive, irritability out of control. Weight gain and ravenous appetite. Bloating and constipation. Stopping this medication today. | F | 28 | 6 days 5 mg | 2/21/2012 | 1 | post ablation surgery | Gained 6 lbs in one week!!!!!! Extrememly bloated and heavy feeling | F | 34 | 6 days | 8/31/2008 | 1 | Heavy bleeding, endometriosis | First 10 days was fine, BUT started having really bad excursiating pain,CRAMPS and feels like I have to vomit all the time! I'm done with this medication feels awful from AM til PM! | F | 44 | 6 days 5MG | 6/6/2016 | 1 | ER visit for excessive blood | I know that I don't do well with synthetic progesterone, but I thought I would give it a chance. The first few days I actually felt surprisingly good I thought maybe it was a miracle drug, but the sixth day I woke up, unable to cope depression, fatigue, dizziness, anger. My personality was very different. | I think this drug might start out mild, and then turn on you after a week or two, according to what I’ve been reading in here. I’m looking for another solution, and I stopped taking the drug. Perhaps ablation. For me my mental health is too important to jeapordize. | F | 52 | 6 days 5mg 1X day | 1/29/2023 | 5 | endometriosis/heavy bleeding | None...except when taking the meds at night I had alot of energy (2 hours worth)-so I cleaned. I slept well. and the key is to DRINK ALOT OF WATER ALL DAY and eat right. When I took the meds I drank alot of water with them and was advised to take the meds 12 hours apart..My dosage was strong. Plus I became anemic from the bleeding prior so I have been taking slow fe twice a day with no side effects. | This drug has stopped my vaginal bleeding instantly,(day 2 of meds). I was on provera prior and it didn't do the trick. I am currently on day 6 with no bleeding and my life is getting back to normal. yeah! | F | 43 | 7 days | 11/4/2009 | 4 | endometriosis | none | I felt so much better the 2nd day I took aygestin. I was in so much pain, so tired and was becoming more and more depressed each day that my symptoms persisted. I'm 28, a hysterectomy was not an option - this is working! | F | 28 | 7 days | 11/3/2009 | 3 | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | Extreme dizziness, nausea, headaches, increased sex drive, shortness of breath, vomiting. | Stopped nine consecutive weeks of bleeding in about four days, but I'm so dizzy I can barely stand. Tapered dosage; four pills for four days, then three for three, two for two, one for two. | F | 31 | 7 days 5 MG 1X day | 6/27/2015 |
AYGESTIN (NORETHINDRONE ACETATE): This medication is used to treat women with abnormal bleeding from the uterus. It is also used to treat women who have stopped having menstrual periods for several months (amenorrhea) but who are not pregnant or going through menopause. In addition, this medication is used to treat a condition (endometriosis) in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus is found outside the uterus in the abdomen/pelvic area, causing painful/irregular periods. Norethindrone is a type of female hormone (progestin). It is like the hormone progesterone that your body makes naturally. This medication works by stopping the normal growth of the uterus lining during the menstrual cycle and signaling hormone changes in the uterus to restore normal menstrual periods. This medication must not be used to test for pregnancy. Progestins are not effective in preventing miscarriages. FDA Approval Date: 1982-04-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)