Norethindrone and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2023

Norethindrone for Birth Control "This is awful. I am 25 years old, and this pill has made me gain over 20 pounds in half a year. I bleed every other week heavily, and it's never red anymore, it's always dark brown. I have terrible and extreme cramps, worse than I've ever had too! My acne is next-level bad, and a rash started appearing on my shoulders, chest, neck, and back. My skin is super dry and weird too. I had to go on this birth control because of my migraines, but I absolutely hate it. I have never had issues like I've had on this pill before. I will be trying to get on something else soon."

• Cam...
• June 8, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Before this, I tried one mini pill and had mood swings/breakouts. Then tried the combined pill (Lucette) and gained weight rapidly- even went up a cup size in a week. As a result, I felt depressed because of my weight gain. I then tried the IUD, intercourse felt like being stabbed internally, and I had bleeding every day for four months with flesh clots. Although my GP claimed this wasn't because of the IUD, they eventually removed it due to an ovarian cyst. Within days, all side effects stopped, but my GP put me on Cerelle, which made me have insane mood swings and depression. This is the first pill with no side effects other than light breakthrough bleeding every few months."

• K G...
• July 16, 2014

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Nora-BE for 2 full years now, prescribed post D&C for heavy bleeding and birth control. I have bad fibroids. It didn't really help with the bleeding at all. Fibroids won that battle, so I recently had the UAE procedure. Night and day! The doctor said normal periods would resume 2-4 months after UAE, and to keep taking Nora-BE. Now, 6 months post UAE, not sure when/if the period is coming. Didn't last month at all. Lots of spotting though... maybe this is my period? But spotting lasts longer than my 5-day period, more like 8-12, kind of annoying. Thought the itchiness was just me, but now that I read other users' experiences as well... I'm connecting the dots. Definitely weight gain, approximately 8-10 lbs. Breast tenderness, acne, questioning whether to continue."

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2011

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Started taking this 10 days ago, and feel terrible! Headaches, acne (and I have amazing skin normally), urine smells funny, and emotionally very unsettled. Will be going back to see the doctor ASAP, and exploring other options! Do your research before taking this pill."

• ju1...
• May 9, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Started taking this pill in December 2014 and been on it since. I am not happy with it at all. I used to have regular periods, but Camila made it very irregular. I hate not knowing if I will have a period or not. My mentality changed as well; usually, I'm a very happy girl, but the pill made me into a raging mean lunatic. It gave me extreme mood swings, frequent migraines, problems with my vision, depression, hair loss, extreme bloating, no sex drive at all, vaginal dryness, increased acne on my chin, numbness in my feet, and lack of sleep. I am stopping this immediately. I do not recommend this. This pill is evil."

• ABC...
• June 12, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I started taking Camila six months ago, after having a medical abortion. Somehow in my late 30s, I have become quite fertile, and I was afraid to get pregnant again, so I went on birth control for the first time since high school. They would not prescribe me anything with estrogen because of past migraines, so I went on Camila despite reading all the reviews. I have not had any issues with mood swings. I did not get acne like some have warned. I still have a healthy sex drive. I always shed, so I don't think this birth control has made that any worse. I have definitely gained weight, but I could blame that on late-night munchies as well. The periods were all over the place. Sometimes I would get my period twice in a month. Then last month, I didn't get it at all. In fact, I got PREGNANT using this birth control perfectly! Every day! At the same every day! This was not supposed to happen. This birth control failed me. Approx 13/100 women will get pregnant on this pill. BEWARE!"

• Reb...
• August 23, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "This birth control pill, Heather, riddled me with horrible acne. My skin was beautiful and clear, and now I can’t stop crying when I look at it. I’ve never had acne this bad. Not to mention, I had my period for a straight month and felt like my uterus was ripping apart. I’ve been off of it for almost two months, my face still looks awful and is clearing very slowly. Side effects were not worth it."

• EHa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 28, 2019

For Endometriosis "So, so glad reading the reviews here that I am not alone. I was actually given this pill before I was diagnosed with endo. I proceeded to have heavy, EXTREMELY painful periods that would last for weeks. The mini pill gave me the most severe pain I have ever experienced in my life, not just with my menstrual cycle. It was that bad. Other issues: I had pain when I was ovulating, I'm pretty sure it was giving me cysts, hair loss (though that did start to alleviate around month 6), acid reflux, nausea, severe acne (and I already had really bad skin to begin with). Besides that, it gave me pretty bad anxiety all around. I stuck with this pill for 9 months before calling it quits. My cycle never became regular, and I couldn't take the severe pain anymore. And I never had any issues with taking it on time every day either, so that wasn't a factor."

• ABC...
• January 12, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I decided to post a review to hopefully help anyone out there who's looking for info. Me: I'm 39, no kids, no other medications, alcohol only a few times per year. My results: The first two months I had irregular spotting and two periods a month lasting 4 to 5 days each (the periods were 2 weeks apart, so 4 in 2 months). After that, the next 6 months I have been very consistent, one period per month starting on the same day each month and only lasting about 5 days and no spotting in between. Breakouts have been more common in these 6 months just before my period starts, frustrating but controllable with sleep, a multivitamin, and an acne cream to help. I have not gained weight, but struggle losing it. No harsh or scary side effects so far."

• fhw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "This was great for me, didn't get any periods, and I didn't gain any weight. Only thing is I had a little more acne than normal, but I had no pregnancy using this. It's good if you don't want to get pregnant."

• liv...
• October 21, 2013

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been on Errin norethindrone tablets for almost five months now and have liked it a lot more than regular birth control tablets. I gained a lot of weight on birth control with estrogen and have not on Errin, which I liked. But, it has not helped acne like my old birth control. I also haven't had a period since the first week I took Errin, which is somewhat concerning, but I'm not pregnant, so I assume it is just my body getting used to the medication. Errin has not affected my mood or mentality."

• kpu...
• March 22, 2016

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm not gonna go into detail because it would take too long. My periods and body have been all messed up for years. Normally, I would have 10-day periods with excruciating cramps. Tried all different kinds of birth control to help with it. Nothing worked... I have been on Lyza for 4 weeks now. I'm just taking it continuously. At first, I had a period that was 7 days long... I kept taking it even through my period. I just finished week 4 with no spotting or side effects so far! No blood, no period symptoms, no acne, no nothing! I am beyond happy. I hope to keep taking them every day and not have a period. So far, so good! My goal is to not have periods anymore because I'm sick of them and they cause more problems than they should."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "After trying to go on a combo pill (Apri) and getting horrible nausea, random acne, migraines, and a skin rash, my doctor switched me to Camila. I'm nearly done with the first pack, and so far, so good. I used to have a lot of emotional ups and downs and almost too much of a sex drive. This has calmed down my emotions and also my sex drive, but not in a bad way. I have had zero spotting or bleeding between periods. My skin, which was fine but had slight hormonal acne before periods, has been totally clear. The only downside I have noticed is my boobs swelling/tenderness. Will update after more time, but wanted to put out a hopeful review after so many negative ones."

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2021

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I'm on month 4. I've given it at least 4 months, but my period has been very irregular! Very hard to plan for anything. I have had more than 1 period per month. Pretty nuts! Acne is bad and hair loss as well. It might work for others, but it didn't work for me. I stopped taking it. Hope this helps!"

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 7, 2017

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Nora-Be for 2 years now. I had tried other combination pills to help with my abnormal heavy bleeding and had adverse side effects (high blood pressure, mood swings, acne, bloating). There is no estrogen in Nora-Be, so my blood pressure went back to normal once I was on it. I find that my PMS is much more stable and my complexion even cleared up on it. No issues with weight gain or hair loss. It took about 6 months for my period to stabilize, but now I have a 4-day very manageable cycle instead of 7 days of extremely heavy and clotty bleeding. Nora-Be has changed my life! Highly recommended."

• Cas...
• May 24, 2019

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I have been taking Camila birth control pill for about two and a half years. Here are the things I have experienced since being on Camila: 1. When I first started on Camila, I noticed I was breaking out a lot on my face and back. I was 30 when I started taking Camila and had never broken out like this before. My doctor gave me spironolactone for the acne, and we increased the dose three times, but it didn't work. Now I use tretinoin on my face, and it helps, but I can't go in the sun, and it doesn't help with the body acne. 2. I was previously on one of those amazing pills where you only got your period every 3-4 months for about 4 days. *Sigh* Now I get my period just about every 2 weeks. One is short (like 6 days...), the next one is about 10-12 days, and they just keep coming. 3. Non-existent sex drive, like not even a little. 4. Recently, I have noticed a huge shift in my mood-I am irritable, moody, lacking a sense of satisfaction or joy."

• Mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Been on this for 3 months now. Only taking this pill because I am currently breastfeeding and have no other options, really. I've had probably 6-8 periods since I've started this birth control. I'll bleed for 6-9 days, stop for less than a week, and start the process all over again. The bleeding is heavy. I've gained some weight. The acne is terrible and extremely painful. I've developed constant cramping and occasional heart palpitations. Oh, and the hair loss. My god. I have to empty my brush 2-3 times when I brush my hair, and clumps come out in the shower. The worst side effect I have encountered on this pill is the moodiness. I get so angry for absolutely no reason and catch myself freaking out over the littlest things. The side effects of this pill are terrifying. I've been on numerous different pills as well as the depo over the last 11 years, and this is by far the absolute worst. I would never recommend."

• Mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2018

Norethindrone for Birth Control "Been on this for 3 months now. Only taking this pill because I am currently breastfeeding and have no other options, really. I've had probably 6-8 periods since I've started this birth control. I'll bleed for 6-9 days, stop for less than a week, and start the process all over again. The bleeding is heavy. I've gained some weight. The acne is terrible and extremely painful. I've developed constant cramping and occasional heart palpitations. Oh, and the hair loss. My god. I have to empty my brush 2-3 times when I brush my hair, and clumps come out in the shower. The worst side effect I have encountered on this pill is the moodiness. I get so angry for absolutely no reason and catch myself freaking out over the littlest things. The side effects of this pill are terrifying. I've been on numerous different pills as well as the depo over the last 11 years, and this is by far the absolute worst. I would never recommend."

• Ani...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I've been taking Jencycla for 6 weeks, and oh my, it is the worst thing ever. I have broken out in these little bumps all over my body, especially on my neck, and they itch really bad. I haven't had a period, but according to the test I took, I'm not pregnant. It makes me kind of nauseous and made my skin break out. I read online that this is just when you first start taking it. I can't do this anymore, I am not going to wait around for it to stop doing this. I'm too itchy and miserable, and I'm just going to stop taking it."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2020

Norethindrone for Birth Control "I’ve been on the mini pill for 6 months now. For background, before starting on this birth control, I had a very regular menstrual cycle and always had PMS symptoms a week or two before and leading up to my period. Now my menstrual cycle is still regular, it’s just about every 35ish days instead of every 30. I don’t have such awful symptoms leading up to when I start, and I feel much less irritable overall. My flow is heavier than it used to be but only lasts for 2-4 days instead of 5. I haven’t gained weight or gotten acne. I feel like my acne is the same but not worse or better. I feel much better overall, and I’ll continue taking this because it has worked well for me."

• Tth...
• April 17, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Norethindrone... OMG! I want to scream. I was given this birth control to control heavy bleeding and painful cramps due to endometriosis. This pill has caused acne, prolonged bleeding, and cramps. My cycle now lasts 15 plus days, and with the bleeding, I have cramps. Now I have low hemoglobin levels and anemia because of the loss of blood. I'm 37 and don't want kids, so now I'm looking for permanent birth control. I wanted to try the IUD, but my sister had it for 5 years, and when they took it out, it broke, and she had to have surgery. Now she's having issues with her cervix and bleeding. Smh, what are we to do!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2017

Norethindrone for Birth Control "24 yr old female. I've been on this pill for a year, and I have been on various other pills since 17. This one is one of my more favorite pills. Hardly any acne, no weight gain, no moodiness. I pretty much feel like myself except I get no periods at all, like going on 8 months now. So I talked with my OB/GYN, and I want to get my monthly cycle back, so I'm switching back to a pill I had previously. Nothing was wrong with this pill, and I loved that it was estrogen-free, but the lack of periods was disconcerting."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2018

Norethindrone for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Over it!!! Due to my health insurance going away, I was given Errin as it was cheaper out of pocket. I was using Loestrin FE and was loving it! Periods were very light, and some months didn't come at all. It was a nice alternative to the Mirena that I had. However, the Errin is horrible. I take it the same time every day, and the side effects are awful. I have started to experience breakouts on my face. But the worst is the periods! Periods last anywhere from 7-10 days!! It's ridiculous!! You think you're done, and BAM it's back. Once this pack is empty, I'm done!! I have insurance now, so I will be asking the doctor to switch me back to my Loestrin FE. This is horrible!! I do not recommend."

• Zom...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2015

Norethindrone for Birth Control "All the other reviews make this pill sound horrid. I have been on this pill for two years. Let me tell you, the first few months of taking this pill is hell. Complete hell. I had a period every other week, I broke out, I gained weight, I had mood swings. I talked to my doctor to switch, but he insisted I stay on it. And I did. Months went by and the side effects went away. My period just kinda comes and goes when it wants. But other than that, it's fantastic. I take it every day at the same time. Stick with it and all will be fine :)"

• mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I can't stay on this any longer. I was having cramping, gushing blood every 4 days, and a swollen uterus. Took this medicine for 2 weeks (double dose the first week) and did stop my bleeding and cramping, BUT made my depression and mood swings miserable. Worst mom ever. Also experienced heartburn, shaking, cloudy thinking, feelings of being overwhelmed, and acne. I am stopping it after 20 pills! I would rather bleed to death!"