Norethindrone: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Norethindrone

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What are the possible side effects of norethindrone?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: 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 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.

Last updated:	May 28, 2008