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Aygestin (Norethindrone Acetate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS.

The following adverse reactions have been observed in women taking progestins:

  • Breakthrough bleeding
  • Spotting
  • Change in menstrual flow
  • Amenorrhea
  • Edema
  • Changes in weight (decreases, increases)
  • Changes in the cervical squamo-columnar junction and cervical secretions
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Rash (allergic) with and without pruritus
  • Melasma or chloasma
  • Clinical depression
  • Acne
  • Breast enlargement/tenderness
  • Headache/migraine
  • Urticaria
  • Abnormalities of liver tests (i.e., AST, ALT, Bilirubin)
  • Decreased HDL cholesterol and increased LDL/HDL ratio
  • Mood swings
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions
  • Thrombotic and thromboembolic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, retinal vascular thrombosis, cerebral thrombosis and embolism)
  • Optic neuritis (which may lead to partial or complete loss of vision)


REPORTS OF SUSPECTED AYGESTIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Aygestin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Aygestin side effects / adverse reactions in 54 year old female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2011-10-04

Patient: 54 year old female

Reactions: Breast Cancer, Nervous System Disorder, Injury

Suspect drug(s):
Aygestin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Aygestin

Cenestin
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Climara
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Estrace
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Estradiol
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Estradiol Transdermal
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Premarin
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Premphase (Premarin;cycrin 14/14)
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Prometrium
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 1997-01-01
    End date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin TAB; Avelox; Levaquin; Ziac



Possible Aygestin side effects / adverse reactions in 35 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-03-08

Patient: 35 year old female weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Reactions: Anaemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aygestin
    Indication: Uterine Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2012-02-09
    End date: 2012-02-14

Aygestin
    Indication: Uterine Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2012-02-14
    End date: 2012-02-23

Tranexamic Acid
    Dosage: (two tablets three times a day oral)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Menorrhagia
    Start date: 2012-02-17
    End date: 2012-02-21

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin D; Zinc Sulfate; Daily Vitamins; Folic Acid; Vitamin B-12; COD Liver OIL



See index of all Aygestin side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2012-08-10

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