Drug details
Nor-QD (norethindrone)
type of Contraceptives, Oral
Nor-QD (norethindrone 0.35 mg) is a form of progesterone, a female hormone used for birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy. Nor-QD is also used to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, or abnormal vaginal bleeding caused by a hormone imbalance. Nor-QD is available in generic form.
The drug is often used to treat Endometriosis .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- loss of appetite,
- dark urine,
- lightheadedness,
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
- chest pain,
- severe headache,
- swelling,
- stomach pain (upper right side),
- increased thirst,
- increased urination,
- shortness of breath, and
- sudden numbness or weakness,
- rapid weight gain,
- sudden vision loss,
- missed menstrual periods,
- bulging eyes,
- unusual vaginal bleeding,
- problems with vision or speech,
- breast lump,
- swelling or redness in an arm or leg
- pelvic pain (especially on one side),
The following drugs are related to Nor-QD, either as a replacement or used together:
- Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant)
- Generess Fe (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets and ferrous fumarate)