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Brand names: Camila, Errin, Jencycla, Incassia, Heather, Sharobel, Gallifrey, Norlyda, Lyza, Tulana, Deblitane, Affodel Emzahh Lyleq Norlyroc Nor-QD …show all brand names

Norethindrone has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 1,538 reviews on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 45% reported a negative experience.

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  • APa...
  • July 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I wanted to leave a review just to say EVERY. PERSON. IS. DIFFERENT! I was leery to start birth control again at 40 because of horrible experiences in the past with mood swings, etc. I started this pill because of very heavy periods. I almost didn't take it because of all of the bad reviews I read. That would have been a mistake because I've had NO side effects. My first month, my period was very light. Second month, gone. I'm good with that! You will never know if this pill or any other will work for you unless you try it. If you don't like it, stop using, and try something else."

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  • Spr...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 3, 2021

Jencycla (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I'd been taking the combo pill for about 16 years, and a doctor finally told me they won't give me them anymore because of the migraines I was getting. She recommended I try this one. The first 2 months were rough - breast pain, random bleeding, MAJOR BRAIN FOG. I see that confusion is a symptom on the side effects list. That's fine, but I feel like a different person. I can't focus, have a hard time remembering, can't find the words, and struggle to explain things. Has anyone else had these brain fog symptoms?"

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  • Kay...
  • January 4, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was very scared to start these pills due to the horror stories I've read, but I went with my gut and started them a month ago. I was on Tri Lo Milli, and it had me bleeding nonstop - some days light, some days heavy, but bleeding every day. So, I told myself, let's do it. I couldn't see it being any worse than bleeding every day, and mind you, I'm a married woman, and I was tired of telling my husband it's just until my body gets on track. He was understanding, but I wasn't at all. I hated the fact that this was every day for me. So, anyway, I've been taking these as told, every day, straight and on time. I stopped bleeding after 4 days, and I haven't bled since. Not one drop! I haven't had mood swings, no headaches, no hair loss, and no appetite loss or gain. I'm just normal. I do believe some are not following the directions as it says 'EVERY DAY ON TIME,' and it causes issues as far as bleeding goes, but for me, it's working, and I'm happy with them as of now. If anything changes, I'll be sure to update you guys!"

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  • Emm...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 30, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I haven’t really had any side effect symptoms from Errin pill except my period dates being a bit skewed. No crazy bleeding or spotting, and my boyfriend has probably come inside of me like 100 times since I started taking it 3 months ago, and I’m not pregnant haha. Best!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 3, 2021

Errin (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have been on this due to not being able to take estrogen-based BC. I will give this a pretty positive review with one downside. Positives: Extremely light periods (2-3 days tops of spotting and nothing more) when taken regularly. Lost 10lbs in the first 2 months. No PMS whatsoever. No headaches. It has actually helped them so much because prior, my cycles were so short I was constantly PMSing. Negatives: I have noticed I am a bit more fatigued. I have always been go-go-go but occasionally now I seem to want to nap after work. Breast tenderness is a bit more some months but nothing terrible. If you miss a pill or are late, you will have breakthrough bleeding. It's not much but it can come at any time. My experience in general hasn't been so bad, and I am pretty happy on it."

8 / 10
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  • Neo...
  • February 15, 2016

Ortho Micronor (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I had a blood clot during my first pregnancy and this is the only thing they could prescribe. I have been taking it for 7 days and I'm moody, crampy, my face broke out (I have clear skin), no sex drive, spacy, I'm extremely tired and I'm so overly hungry. I'm very athletic so it's frustrating. Birth control is ridiculous. I have never found a good one. Even the IUD moved twice! Where the hell is male birth control?"

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  • fig...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 13, 2020

Camila (norethindrone) for Birth Control "Please keep in mind that everyone reacts differently to hormones and what I experienced may not be what you experience. I am writing this so the people that do experience these side effects do not feel like they are crazy. I started this birth control because I was no longer allowed to be on a combined pill. I took it for about four months and couldn’t take it anymore. My boobs hurt so bad I could barely put a bra on, my periods never regulated the way they were supposed to, I broke out like crazy and it made me so nauseous. Every month I was taking a pregnancy test because all the symptoms I was experiencing were the same as if I was pregnant, the late or non-existent period didn’t help either. I hope someone finds this useful."

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  • Chr...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 19, 2019

Errin (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I started googling this before I went on, and the majority of posts are negative - so I'm posting due to a positive experience. I started a month and a half ago after being on a combo pill for my entire life. So far, no issues, no weight gain, the only kinda weird thing is that I haven't gotten a period. Don't hate it, but will probably think I'm pregnant constantly because I'm so paranoid that way. LOL. No side effects so far aside from a bit of cramping!"

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  • Bel...
  • November 30, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Started Norethindrone 0.35 mid-March 2020. I was 41, so ob/gyn said this was the only safe option to regulate my irregular periods. For the first 2 months, I was nauseous, couldn't eat, and lost 10 lbs. I was very sad, and anxiety shot through the roof. I chalked all these symptoms up to my emotions about the pandemic, but in hindsight, it was mostly norethindrone making me feel poorly. I stopped taking it in November, a few days before my 42nd birthday because the side effects had gotten out of hand. I had constant cramps, back pain, night sweats, numb fingers and toes, headaches for days, low libido, vaginal dryness, erratic emotions, irregular period that came every 20 days or so. When I stopped, all the side effects went away. I'd rather deal with the natural feelings of my period than add negative side effects from a pill. If this is the best medical science can do for people who menstruate in their 40s, it's a pretty sad affair."

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  • Soc...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 2, 2019

Errin (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started using this pill two months ago. I will start my third pack next week. Before starting Errin, I had suffered with heavy, heavy periods for the past five years. So heavy, in fact, that they forced my body to expel the Mirena my doctor had put in place. The clotting and pain were horrific. We had tried everything, it seemed, and Errin was our last-ditch effort before considering surgery. Thankfully, Errin has worked for me. I knew it would take some time for my body to get used to the hormone and balance out so when my first period was horrible, I hung in there. In June, I did not have a period at all. I had some pink when wiping, but that was it. Everyone is different, and I'm grateful this worked for me. It has changed my life. I'm 50 and only have a few years to go before menopause, but I would like to transition 'quietly' instead of looking like a blood accident. Good luck to everyone."

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  • Ms ...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 27, 2021

Norlyda (norethindrone) for Endometriosis "Nuvaring user aged 19-22, tried again at 29. In 2016, I began having pelvic pain, turned out to be a ruptured cyst. In 2019 and 2020, I underwent testing for endometriosis. In 2021, I had a triple-surgeon operation for endo and was put on Norlyda to keep hormones in balance, at the age of 34. I noticed tiredness with the first packet. I am about to finish my third pack, and my skin itches horribly every day, my vision gets blurry, I'm sweating more, feeling depressed (and coping differently), and have gained 13 lbs!! These are listed side effects for Norlyda, unbeknownst to me. What's not listed is that my nipples look incredibly ugly now, my butt crack hair grows quickly, and I have more acne breakouts. BUT, I am living pain-free and with little effect on my pooping schedule. My periods are sporadic, usually shorter with darker blood. My whole body changed using this birth control. :( Sorry if TMI, but I think it's important to share, and I hope I helped someone with my experience."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 17, 2021

Errin (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "This birth control Errin is unbearable! I have two to three periods a month! Also, I have huge blood clots on this pill. I am so sick of spending money on hygiene products. I am at my wits' end with this. Avoid this pill!"

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  • Lay...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 5, 2020

Sharobel (norethindrone) for Birth Control "22-year-old female here and so far so good on Sharobel! I’ve been on all types of birth control since I was about 17 years old. I started out on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, then Nexplanon, switched to an IUD, then tried Vienva, and now Sharobel! So far, I really like this birth control. I have some mental health issues, so I needed a low-dose hormone, and this has hardly affected my moods in a negative way. That's awesome because we all know how certain birth controls can affect us. Also, a plus is my boobs have gotten bigger, from a C to a D! The only negative thing I have to say so far is that my boobs randomly get sore every so often, and my periods aren’t completely regular, but it could be my body still adjusting, because it takes time! If you want something low dose that won’t have bad side effects, this is the one! I have also noticed my libido has gone up, and I'm glad this pill doesn’t affect my sex life negatively, in fact, it's improved. I become aroused quickly, and there's no dryness here. Overall, a great option."

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  • ACa...
  • May 1, 2020

Ortho Micronor (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have tried every type of birth control, from implants to IUDs to rings to 5 different types of combined BCPs, but Ortho Micronor is my favorite. I take generic Micronor and it has the least amount of side effects of any hormonal birth control method I have ever used. It’s the only pill that doesn’t cause me mood swings. I have not had any notable extra acne, no facial hair, no weight gain. All other combined pills made me emotional, weepy, agitated, and irritable. I have PMDD, and Yaz actually made it worse. I will take Norethindrone for as long as I can. It’s been the best yet for me. I know every body is different, but I wish I tried this sooner. I would have saved myself a lot of painful and emotional trial and error."

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  • Jpa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 12, 2020

Errin (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Errin as an alternative birth control because of having high blood pressure. The first 3 months were normal with my period lasting about 5-6 days. On the 4th month, I started bleeding profusely! I would bleed through heavy pads in 3 hours. The bleeding was full of huge clots. I lost so much blood that I was pale and required to come into the doctor's office for a checkup. The cramping was unbearable. There is no way this medication is worth the pain and money it costs in feminine products. The birth control works in preventing pregnancy because who would want to have sex with you when you are bleeding through your clothes! Terrible experience."

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  • Lul...
  • July 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I really don’t have anything negative to say about it. I take it at the SAME time every day. My breasts got very sensitive so it was uncomfortable to wear a bra at times. No hair falling out. No weight gain. This works very well as a birth control because I, again, take it every single day at the same time. Your window is only three hours. PS. I waited a week so that my body could get used to this new thing before having unprotected sex. Please be wary when listening to some reviews. If you psych yourself out on weight gain, you will gain weight. If you psych yourself out on losing your hair, you will stress and, guess what? Lose your hair. Every woman’s body is DIFFERENT! I took the combo pill, and it was horrible for me. I took NuvaRing, and again, horrible. My body can’t take both hormones. Please remember, most women that this pill works well for do not even think to leave a review!"

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  • Pri...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 10, 2021

Nora-Be (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "It’s been 75 days of constant bleeding - from a few days of using a pantyliner with a few spots of brown blood to couple days of needing a medium pad for red blood then back to spotting then back to slightly heavier bleeding. Basically non-stop spotting and bleeding. And I’m sick of using hygiene products EVERY DAY."

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  • Red...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 28, 2020

Heather (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I was put on the Heather tablet for my migraines with aura and to prevent pregnancy. I was on it for well over 6 months. It did help with the migraines and ovarian cyst, but here I am.....pregnant. And before anyone asks, no, I did NOT miss or skip a pill."

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  • Joy...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 17, 2020

Heather (norethindrone) for Endometriosis "Before taking Heather, I had horrible pelvic pain and cramps and was experiencing several symptoms commonly found in peri-menopause. I finally have more than 6 hours of sleep every night. My foggy brain is getting better. I no longer feel pelvic pain and cramps like I used to. And my mood has improved. I no longer feel as fatigued as I used to. And most of the body aches I used to feel are gone! I had a little skin outbreak in the first month after I started using the pill, but it cleared. I would recommend this treatment to anyone who may benefit from it. It changed my quality of life for the better."

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  • Pri...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 27, 2024

Incassia (norethindrone) for Birth Control "My doctor switched me to Incassia because I had irregular periods and migraines with my other birth control pills. After reading all the bad reviews, I decided not to try it at all but my husband encouraged me to try for some few months and see how it works. Truthfully, this is the best pill so far. Periods aren't irregular, I've lost some weight from 240 pounds to 200 pounds. My skin is so smooth and never felt better. I think medication works in different ways for everyone. I would recommend you give it a try and not to be scared about the bad reviews. I take it every night before bed so I would advise you to take it at night every day, in that way, you don't see many side effects. I guess when taken during the day, you feel like eating more and that brings weight gain so try taking it at night before bed. I hope this works for you as it did for me."

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  • Tia...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 14, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have fibroids and am extremely anemic, so I was put on norethindrone to shorten the length of my periods. I've taken the pills faithfully, and so far, I have been bleeding for 12 days straight. I'm dealing with stomach cramps and nipples that feel like they're twisted so tight, they're going to pop right off. This sucks!"

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  • Iss...
  • December 29, 2020

Nora-Be (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I was switched to Nora-Be from generic Beyaz. I have horrible issues with estrogen (mainly caused by my PCOS and PMDD), and so I needed a progestin-only option. Currently on pack one and will update again in a few months, but it’s amazing how much my PMDD/intrusive thoughts have decreased since starting this. No issues with acne or weight so far. Birth control is so individual that it can be trial and error to see what works. There are so many different kinds of progestin that certain ones you swear by may be awful for other women. This is just my current experience with Nora-Be, I will be back to update!"

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  • Bri...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 23, 2019

Nora-Be (norethindrone) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm a little surprised at the negative reviews, but I understand everyone is different. I was put on Nora-Be due to extremely heavy periods in my mid-30s. I have been on this pill for 5 years now and am quite pleased with the efficacy. While I still have a cycle (some people will stop having a period once taking Nora-Be), it is significantly lighter. Once in a blue moon, I would get breakthrough bleeding, but that all stopped after the first month of taking Nora-Be. I feel my mood has been more stable since before the pill, and it has not affected my weight at all."

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  • Abb...
  • January 23, 2021

Errin (norethindrone) for Birth Control "I have been taking Errin for 6 months, and it has been great! I only have two side effects. One is that my periods are less frequent and only occur every 3 months, but I am not complaining! The other is that my period cramps on Errin are worse than when I had a regular period not on birth control. I love Errin because it is so much better than the combination pill for me. Estrogen made me terribly sick to my stomach, but on Errin, I haven’t been nauseous at all since it only has progestin. One thing to note is that Errin is a time-sensitive pill. You have to take it within 3 hours at the same time every day. If you forget, use protection for 7 days after, or you risk getting pregnant. I had a pregnancy scare on Errin and almost got an abortion, but luckily it was a false positive! Therefore, I can confirm that Errin is effective if you are sexually active like me, as long as you take it on time. I recommend setting a daily alarm on your phone at the same time. Mine is set for 8 PM."

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  • des...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 21, 2023

Heather (norethindrone) for Birth Control "After trying 10+ forms of birth control over the past 13 years, I was finally recommended by my doctor to try Heather. I've been on Heather for a year now and have zero complaints. Estrogen pills tend to mess with me both physically and emotionally, like many other women. So this progestin-only pill, the mini pill, has been extremely easy and gentle. I have been monitoring for side effects since I began taking it and I don't feel like I've experienced any. My periods have lightened up and are shorter. My PMS feels the same, however (a week-long of tender breasts and fatigue), but I'd still take the shorter and lighter periods any day. I set an alarm and take this pill at the same time daily, and I haven't become pregnant. I'm leaving this review to help other women who are researching this medication. I hope it helps!"

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