Norethindrone Side Effects

Possible side effects of norethindrone are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Headache
• Breast tenderness
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Acne
• Increased hair growth
• Weight gain

More serious side effects of norethindrone are listed below. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical care if you experience:

• Severe stomach pain
• Heavy menstrual bleeding 
• Periods that last more than 7 days
• No menstrual periods

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of norethindrone. Contact your healthcare professional if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Norethindrone Overdose: In case of an overdose of norethindrone, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the local poison control center or national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911.

Source: FDA