Nor-QD Side Effects

Generic name: norethindrone

Note: This document contains side effect information about norethindrone. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Nor-QD.

Some side effects of Nor-QD may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to norethindrone: oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking norethindrone (the active ingredient contained in Nor-QD) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

• sudden headache, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• pain or swelling in one or both legs;

• migraine headache;

• swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;

• symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes);

• severe pelvic pain;

• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; or

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects of norethindrone may include:

• mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps;

• breast pain, swelling, or tenderness;

• dizziness;

• freckles or darkening of facial skin;

• increased acne or hair growth;

• changes in weight;

• vaginal itching or discharge;

• skin itching or rash;

• changes in your menstrual periods, decreased sex drive; or

• mild headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to norethindrone: compounding powder, oral tablet

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included breakthrough bleeding, spotting, change in menstrual flow, amenorrhea, changes in cervical erosion and secretion, and breast tenderness. Changes in the cervical squamocolumnar junction and cervical secretions have also been reported.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included increases in PBI, BEI levels, and a decrease in T3 uptake.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included an increase in prothrombin time and clotting factors VII, VIII, IX, and X.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included hepatic adenomas and cholestatic jaundice.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included acne, melasma, chloasma, and pruritus.

General

General side effects have included weight gain/loss and hirsutism.

Psychiatric

The psychiatric side effects have included mental depression.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included edema

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included insomnia, headache and dizziness.

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