Why AYGESTIN* (Norethindrone acetate ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of AYGESTIN: satisfied (average rating score: 3.09)

(based on 106 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** AYGESTIN
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Endometriosis*11
2Menorrhagia*3
3Uterine leiomyoma2
4Dysfunctional uterine bleeding1
5Ovarian cyst1
6Endometrial hyperplasia1
7Adenomyosis1
8Hyperplasia1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of AYGESTIN **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Weight increased32
2Haemorrhage25
3Mood swings24
4Irritability22
5Depression22
6Headache*22
7Pain*21
8Muscle spasms20
9Insomnia16
10Acne15
11Abdominal distension14
12Nausea*11
13Somnolence10
14Menstruation irregular10
15Pain in extremity10
16Crying9
17Fatigue9
18Anxiety*9
19Mood altered9
20Dizziness8

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Norethindrone acetate (Norlutate, Aygestin)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com