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Generic: norethindrone View All Brands Nora-Be, Errin, Ortho Micronor, Jolivette, Camila, Nor-QD, Aygestin A progestin - The product contains a female hormone known as a progestin				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: amprenavir or fosamprenavir bosentan This medicine may also interact with the following medications: antibiotics or medicines for infections, especially rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, and griseofulvin, and possibly penicillins or tetracyclines aprepitant barbiturate medicines, such as phenobarbital carbamazepine felbamate modafinil oxcarbazepine phenytoin ritonavir or other medicines for HIV infection or AIDS St. John's wort topiramate This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need a regular breast and pelvic exam and Pap smear while on this medicine. Use an additional method of birth control during the first cycle that you take these tablets. If you have any reason to think you are pregnant, stop taking this medicine right away and contact your doctor or health care professional. If you are taking this medicine for hormone related problems, it may take several cycles of use to see improvement in your condition. This medicine does not protect you against HIV infection (AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted diseases. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: breast tenderness or discharge pain in the abdomen, chest, groin or leg severe headache skin rash, itching, or hives sudden shortness of breath unusually weak or tired vision or speech problems yellowing of skin or eyes Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): changes in sexual desire change in menstrual flow facial hair growth fluid retention and swelling headache irritability nausea weight gain or loss This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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