Norethindrone: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Norethindrone
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using norethindrone?
 | This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. |
 | Do not use this medication if you are allergic to norethindrone, or if you have: |
- a history of a stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems;
- breast cancer;
- abnormal vaginal bleeding; or
- if you have recently had an incomplete miscarriage or abortion.
Before using norethindrone, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take norethindrone.
- high blood pressure or a history of heart disease;
- migraines;
- kidney disease;
- liver disease or liver cancer;
- a history of depression or mental illness;
- high cholesterol or triglycide (fatty acid) levels in your blood;
- asthma; or
- seizures or epilepsy.
Norethindrone can pass into breast milk. Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast-feeding a baby while taking this medication.
 | Taking hormones can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially if you smoke and are older than 35. |
| Last updated: | May 28, 2008 |
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