What happens if you take too much norethindrone?

An overdose of norethindrone is not expected to be dangerous. Do not use estrogen medication unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid smoking. It can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack while taking norethindrone for contraception.

Does norethisterone have side effects?

What side effects can Norethisterone 350mcg cause? Menstrual irregularities e.g. irregular bleeding, heavy menstruation, spotting between menstrual cycles, delayed or not having a menstrual cycle. Stomach discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting. Take the medication after food to reduce these side effects.

Does norethindrone 5mg stop periods?

The progestogen norethisterone can be prescribed for delaying menstruation. Taken at a dose of 5mg three times daily, starting two to three days before menstruation is expected, it stabilises the endometrium. The norethisterone is taken until menstruation is no longer unwanted.

Can you take all 3 norethisterone at once?

It is common to take one tablet three times each day, although your dose may be different to this. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. You can take norethisterone tablets either before or after meals.

How much norethisterone can I take?

You will usually take 1 tablet 3 times a day (15 mg) for 10 days. A few days after you stop taking the tablets you will usually have bleeding like a period. To stop your periods causing problems again, your doctor may tell you to take Norethisterone Tablets for a few days after your next two periods.

How long does norethisterone stay in your system?

The half life of elimination varies from 5 to 12 hours, with a mean of 7.6 hours. Norethisterone is metabolised mainly in the liver. Approximately 60% of the administered dose is excreted as metabolites in urine and faeces. The toxicity of norethisterone is very low.

Why am I still bleeding on norethisterone?

Vaginal bleeding of various amounts may occur between your regular menstrual periods during the first 3 months of use. This is sometimes called spotting when slight, or breakthrough bleeding when heavier. If this should occur, continue with your regular dosing schedule. The bleeding usually stops within 1 week.

Can you overdose on norethisterone?

Overdose. There have been no reports of serious side effects with overdose of norethisterone, even in small children. As such, overdose usually does not require treatment. High dosages of as much as 60 mg/day norethisterone have been studied for extended treatment durations without serious adverse effects described.

What happens if you overdose?

Your heart will start to race, and you might begin sweating. You can easily become confused or disoriented, and you may even lose consciousness. Vomiting and diarrhea are common during a drug overdose, and you won’t control them. Blood in your vomit or your stool are signs of life-threatening complications.