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 |
| 4 | Continuous bleeding or no periods | Headaches, minor breakouts | I was having super long periods (like 2 months long!) or if not, I was missing periods. I could not handle taking these meds every day as it really affected my mood. But sort of by accident I discovered, I can take ONE pill a month and four days later I get a normal (a bit lighter) period. My OB/GYN says "It's not supposed to work that way, but since it is working... let's not change it!" | F | 44 | 4 years 5 1X M | 6/7/2015 | 5 | endometriosis, fibroids | At first I experienced hot flashes, irritability, joint pain, swelling, and mood swing, decreased sex drive, and extreme fatigue. The symptoms started getting better the longer I took the meds. | This medicine has worked wonders for me. I had two surgeries and countless other procedures but aygestin was the only thing that got rid of all my endo pain, shrunk my fibroids and helped my interstitial cystitis. This medicine takes time to work and the benefits out weigh the side effects. | F | 34 | 7 years 5mg | 4/22/2015 | 1 | fibroids and heavy bleeding | Bleeding for 3 months,cramping,pelvic pain,cysts in breast,weight gain,shortness of breath and cramping in my feet and headaches. | Would never recommend for anyone to begin taking a synthetic medicine that is supposed to help alleviate heavy bleeding but also facilitates bleeding for those who are trying to have a menstrual cycle. Very confusing! | F | 50 | 3 months 5mg | 1/20/2015 | 4 | Extreme Endo, and hormone imbalance | So far so good, my mood is calmer and seems to be at a continuous level, I don't feel as if I'm all cranky and all over the place at all. I am having some body aches, my knees seem a tad swollen, and hurt along with other joint pain. (Could be due to the fact that I'm already susceptible for hypoglycemia and hypokalemia which means being susceptible to lower electrolytes and such especially sugars and potassium) I'll most likely need to interject a vitamin supplement with the direction of the physician. In the meantime I'll make sure to eat more bananas and potatoes, especially since I've lost 8lbs since Dec. 6th 2014. As long as I can maintain electrolyte levels and not lose too much weight then it should be a good thing. Personally, I don't want to go past the 140 mark and I was right around 138 @ 5,3' Aside from quitting smoking last year I've never been able to maintain a steady weight. For the past 8 months I leveled out at 138. However; I suspect I'll have to try a little harder to keep my appetite up since I've noticed it has seemed to suppress my appetite, although it's starting to improve a little this being my second month on Aygestin. I've noticed a few places on my skin, a little itching,especially during the first month but the area is very small, on my calf, and it actually seems to be getting better. All in all I'd say the pros out weigh the cons, for me at least, and for now it seems. I'm also on Lupron once a month. | By the way, I NEVER thought this would be my everyday reality, but I can already tell it's helping. I wish everyone the best, as I have been through 15 years, of desperately seeking the "right fit" And I know how horrible it feels trying to figure it out, while struggling to find a provider who will actually give a darn. I'm not big on the idea of medications, but for me all the pain and the severity of my hormone imbalance is what drove my choice. My providers are taking it slow, at lower levels, and truly taking the time to listen. I naturally determined that enough was enough and when it's that bad ya can't just sit back and let it continue because it will, and it will only get worse. You have to at least try and if things don't work out you can always try something else. *I hope this helps a little* Also, please keep in mind that everyone is different and everyone will react differently so don't let everyone's responses determine your decision. Don't get scared. You know your body and you know what you can or can't handle. Good luck! | F | 37 | 2 months 5mg | 1/14/2015 | 2 | endometriosis and fibroids | Mood swing was certain from the first week, constant crapms and pain, headaches, blurry vision...not a good feeling for the 1st month. | F | 39 | 4 weeks 30 | 11/28/2014 | 1 | fibroids, heavy periods | HORRIBLE!!!!! Gained 15 lbs in 3 weeks!! Massive migraines, unbelievable hot flashes, no sleep, acne, extreme hypoglycemia. I have been off the med for a vew months and my body is still screwed up!!! Can anyone help?? unable to control hypoglycemia and extreme hunger and still gainong weight - even though I have been dieting and exercising! NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG!!!!!! | F | 6 months | 11/16/2014 | 4 | irregular bleeding | Had to take 2x per day for 20 days, then stop and restart next month 1x/day for ten days. Am on Day 8. When taking 2x per day - very moody, breast tenderness but lost weight and cramping went away. Period was heavy but that was supposed to happen, as too much was built up. This time, I have gained weight, about 4 pounds, in just a week ! Can't wait to finish. Also feel crampier, but no breast tenderness or moodiness on the lower dose. Completely stopped all spotting, though, which has been wonderful. Hoping I won't need to take this any more but doctor prescribed for ten days out of each month for six months. Going for second opinion and may try stopping, hope this has corrected the problem as I await menopause to kick in. | F | 48 | 2 months 5mg 1X day | 11/9/2014 | 5 | Ovarian cysts | Felt calmer, less anxious, stable mood | I loved this medication. I was afraid to take it because of the listed side effects but took it anyway. I was so pleasantly surprised that I felt LESS moody than normal. I actually asked my dr if I could stay on it long term to treat the hormone imbalance causing the cysts | F | 49 | 12 days 5 1X day | 10/6/2014 | 1 | Bring on Period | Cramping, headaches, severe mood swings with worsening depression, dizziness. Super heavy period after. I would not recommend taking this medicine! | F | 35 | 10 days 5mg 1X day | 8/15/2014 | 1 | bring on menstrual cycle | Headache, pain and swelling in my legs, fatigue,mood swings. Horrible, horrible drug! | F | 35 | 10 days 5 mg | 8/6/2014 | 4 | endometriosis | No period at all while on this med. Mood swings. Anxiety. NO sex drive. Actually had aversion to sex. Stopped taking because I wanted to decrease amount of meds I was taking. Took 2 months for period to return and 6 months for sex drive to return. Haven't had much endo pain. Will probably do hysterectomy soon. Pleased with med for endo pain- took it all away. Almost killed my marriage, however, due to loss of sex drive. | F | 35 | 7 years 5 mg bid | 7/23/2014 | 2 | Prolonged bleeding | Extreme appetite decrease. No motivation for exercise. No motivation for anything. Depression. Cry spells. Headaches. Dizziness. Nausea every day. Weight loss. Increased sex drive. Cramping | F | 17 | 3 weeks 5 | 7/18/2014 | 2 | Endometriosis | Nausea, no period, mood swings, major depression | F | 26 | 2 months 5mg | 5/26/2014 | 5 | fibroids | Headache in the beginning Mood swings Has stopped my very heavy bleeding and ridiculous clots. Has anyone gotten pregnant while on this? I want to get pregnant but I don't know my cycle and if I get off if the problem will come back... | F | 32 | 4 months 5mg | 5/22/2014 | 1 | Endometriosis | Weight gain: I was only able to maintain my weight with extreme dieting and exercise. Irritability, extreme depression, anger, exhaustion/fatigue. | F | 26 | 9 months 5mg | 3/7/2014 | 4 | prolonged heavy bleeding | Migraines in the evening usually after my second 5 mg dose. Had nausea and vomiting day 3 to 6. Dosage changed to 5 mg per day. Still feel fatigued and lost interest in going to the gym. The bleeding is gone along with the painful cramps. Don't think I would stay on this longer than 6 weeks because of the headaches. My other option is hysterectomy which I am postponing for now. This medicine did what is supposed to but with the above side effects. | F | 51 | 2 weeks 10 mg | 2/25/2014 | 3 | heavy prolonged periods | Dizziness upon laying down;mood swings;no interest in sex; laziness, not wanting to workout (and I do regularly), weight gain and terrible migraines daily;heartburn and lower back pain. Even though it stopped the bleeding which is great I am not going to take this anymore due to the side effects but I have noticed the symptoms increase especially the dizziness once the meds are stopped which is strange. My period came right after I stopped taking the meds but tapered off after around 7 days and has not come back YAAAY! But the dizziness and lower back pain are still here. It also makes my fingers swollen and very sore at the joints. Once bleeding starts it takes 3 pills a day to stop it then I can go down to 2 1/2 pills per day to keep it away | F | 46 | 6 months 5mg | 2/13/2014 | 5 | 90 days Heavy bleeding | Maybe a little angry. But that could be do to the fact that I read a lot of reviews for the side effects. Other than that no side effects at all! Praise GOD!!! | I have had some very bad experiences with medications so I am afraid to take anything! Even too much caffeine freaks me out. I was bleeding so heavy and for so long that I had a blood transfusion. This pill saved my life! I highly recommend you try it. I always relay on ask a patient for reviews and am so grateful someone took the time to make one I promised myself I would pay it forward. Hope this helps someone who is afraid to try it like I was. | F | 42 | 9 days 5mg 4X day | 1/21/2014 | 5 | Bleeding & cramping | Eating all the time. | F | 43 | 10 months 10mg | 12/23/2013 | 2 | Endometriosis Adenomiosis. Fibroids | 1st time in 2007 after laparascopy #1 with Depo Lupron I bled out for 30 days. Discontinued both. Had acne and hair popping out all over face and chest. Good cholesterol was slashed in half from 80 to 40 ( really bad ) with my high LDL( bad cholesterol) I soaked my work suits that summer in sweat. After Laparascopy 2 &3 Bleeding returned with insane familiar cramping as if the world was ending. Painful sex, bowlel movement and even with urination. Restarted Aygestin( generic form ) 5 mg. bleeding stopped for 6 month and returnedWeight gain:5 lbs in a month with a 5d/wk cycling and diet.Irritability and impatience/hotter temper:immediate. sweat drenched night &day ,UTIs, Acne:month #7.Cramping/bleeding:month#5.HDL dropped 20 points to 40 by month #5 despite statins, palpitations,Chondrocytis left sternum,chest pain, EKG showed right atrium enlargement,tachycardia with elevated blood pressure.I will wake up with my right knee so stiff and screaming in pain despite regular pain meds.Joints: lower & upper back ,flanks, gluts,lumbar area in unbelievable pain.Insane sinus/migraine headaches.low grade fever.Sleep: I wake up randomly ,sleep walk despite being under sleep meds. Vaginal dryness, hard to orgasm anymore) normal 5 to 10) At a time and was very wet down there always . After my 2 nd 8 month try. I am getting back on my estrogen Zovia pill and calling my wonderful OBGYN tomorrow. Report your side effect to the FDA please. Www.fda.gov | F | 35 | 8 months 5mg | 10/29/2013 |