Drug details

Aygestin (norethindrone acetate)

type of Progestins

Aygestin (norethindrone) is a form of progesterone, a female hormone, used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy. Aygestin is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance. Aygestin is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Endometriosis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• trouble sleeping,
• weight gain/loss,
• hair loss,
• stomach cramps,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• bloating,
• freckles or darkening of facial skin,
• increased hair growth,
• changes in your menstrual periods.
• mood swings,
• increased acne,
• breast pain/swelling/tenderness,
• changes in sexual interest,
• skin itching or rash, or

The following drugs are related to Aygestin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Deblitane (norethindrone tablets)
• Errin (norethindrone tablets usp)
• Heather (norethindrone tablets)

The following supplements are related to Aygestin, and may be used together with the drug:

• Melatonin (s.)
• Adenosine (s.)
• Coriolus Mushroom (s.)