Norethindrone
Norethindrone
What is Norethindrone?
Norethindrone is a prescription medication used primarily for contraception and to manage menstrual disorders. As a progestin, it helps regulate hormones in the body, reducing menstrual cramps and controlling periods. Talk to a licensed provider through Rx.com for more information about norethindrone and see how you can save with coupons and prescription discounts.
Side Effects
- Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, discharge, or itching
- Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Trouble seeing, double vision, or other eye problems
Warnings
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant. If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, lupus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, seizures, asthma, migraine headaches, diabetes, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you smoke.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus)Cysts in the ovariesIrregular menstrual bleedingIncreased risk of breast cancerLiver problems, including liver cancer or tumorIncreased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke
- This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.
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What is Norethindrone ?
Norethindrone is a prescription medication used primarily for contraception and to manage menstrual disorders. As a progestin, it helps regulate hormones in the body, reducing menstrual cramps and controlling periods. Talk to a licensed provider through Rx.com for more information about norethindrone and see how you can save with coupons and prescription discounts.
- Unusual vaginal bleeding, spotting, discharge, or itching
- Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
- Trouble seeing, double vision, or other eye problems
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Breast tenderness or swelling
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood
- Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Irregular, late, or missed menstrual period
- Severe headache, sensitivity to light or sound
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant. If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, lupus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, seizures, asthma, migraine headaches, diabetes, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor if you smoke.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus)Cysts in the ovariesIrregular menstrual bleedingIncreased risk of breast cancerLiver problems, including liver cancer or tumorIncreased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke
- This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.
- Use a second form of birth control during the first 3 weeks to make sure you are protected from pregnancy.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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| Dosage | Quantity | Retail price | Rx.com price |
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What is norethindrone and how does it work?
Norethindrone is a progestin, a lab-made form of the hormone progestogen. At the low 0.35 mg dose it is used as a progestin-only oral contraceptive, often called the "mini-pill," to help prevent pregnancy. Higher-dose norethindrone and norethindrone acetate are FDA-approved to treat endometriosis, abnormal (dysfunctional) uterine bleeding, and secondary amenorrhea caused by a hormonal imbalance. It is sold under many brand names, including Camila, Errin, Heather, Jencycla, Nora-BE, Jolivette, Deblitane, Sharobel, and Ortho Micronor for the contraceptive, and Aygestin for the acetate form.
As a progestin-only pill, norethindrone works mainly by thickening cervical mucus and affecting the uterine lining. Because there is no estrogen, timing is important: the mini-pill must be taken at the same time every day. This is general information, not medical advice, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about which form and dose is right for you.
Norethindrone cost and coupons without insurance
Norethindrone is available as a generic, so it is already one of the more affordable prescription options in its class. That does not mean every pharmacy charges the same. Cash prices for the exact same tablet can differ a lot depending on the pharmacy, so it pays to compare before you fill. If you are paying without insurance, a free Rx.com coupon may bring the cash price below what you would otherwise be charged at the counter.
Rx.com compares norethindrone prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you, then use the free coupon. There is no membership or fee to use it. Prices change often and are shown live on this page, so check current pricing each time you refill.
Related medications and alternatives
Norethindrone comes in a few closely related forms and belongs to a broader group of progestin medicines. Depending on what you are treating, your prescriber may consider one of these:
- norethindrone acetate and its brand Aygestin, the higher-dose form used for endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding
- Brand-name mini-pill versions such as Camila and Errin, which contain the same 0.35 mg norethindrone
- medroxyprogesterone, another progestin used for some of the same hormone-related conditions
Because these are the same or similar active ingredients, the generic is usually the lowest-cost choice. Enter your ZIP above to compare prices for each, and ask your provider which option fits your needs.
Safety and important warnings
Norethindrone should not be used during pregnancy. Like other hormonal medicines, it can raise the risk of blood clots (venous thromboembolism), stroke, and heart attack. This risk is higher for people who smoke, especially those over 35, so smoking substantially increases cardiovascular risk while taking it. It should not be used by people with known or suspected breast cancer, active liver disease or liver tumors, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, or a history of blood-clotting disorders.
Progestin-only pills must be taken at the same time each day; being more than 3 hours late can reduce how well they prevent pregnancy. Norethindrone may cause irregular or breakthrough bleeding and can worsen depression, and if pregnancy does occur there is a risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. It can interact with St. John's wort and with enzyme-inducing medicines, which may lower its effectiveness. This is a brief summary and not a substitute for professional advice; tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your conditions and medicines, and read the information that comes with your prescription.
This Norethindrone information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Verify the official label: Norethindrone on DailyMed (FDA)
Reviewed against FDA labeling · Last reviewed July 2026
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