Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Side Effects Of Norethisterone?

I took Norethisterone for a cyst. My last period was 10/17/11, I did not have a period this month at all and we have 2 more days is this month. My breast hurts bad, and my face has broke out, my nail has grown so long and its hard. I took three tesr and they all came back negivative. what is going on?
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

Norethisterone is a hormonal medication which is used to treat heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal, premenstrual tension, endometriosis, breast cancer etc. Side effects of Norethisterone are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, rapid weight gain, acnes, increased hair growth, mood swings, fatigue, nervousness, excessive sweating, allergic reactions, menstrual irregularities etc. These side effects usually disappears after stopping this medication.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Side Effects Of Norethisterone?

Hi, Norethisterone is a hormonal medication which is used to treat heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal, premenstrual tension, endometriosis, breast cancer etc. Side effects of Norethisterone are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, breast tenderness, rapid weight gain, acnes, increased hair growth, mood swings, fatigue, nervousness, excessive sweating, allergic reactions, menstrual irregularities etc. These side effects usually disappears after stopping this medication. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,