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Is Heavy Flow Normal After Taking Norethisterone Tablets?
Hello, I started my periods 6 days ago, few hours later I took norethisterone. I took the first pill in the evening as it was prescribed, I took the other 3 pills the following day as prescribed too but now the flow is unbearable. The flow is heavier than before
Thu, 13 Apr 2023
Hello,
Yes, menorrhagia or excess menstrual bleeding is an adverse effect of Norethisterone pills. Few tips to control bleeding are:
1) Take Tab. Tranexamic acid for 5 days.
2) Take Tab. Dexorange or any iron preparation for at least 3 months to compensate the blood loss and prevent anemia.
3) Take Tab. vitamin C as it promotes iron absorption.
It can't be taken as 3 pills in one day. Only one pill can be taken each day and at the same time. You seem to have taken over dosage. Anyhow it will get excreted from the body with time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Yes, menorrhagia or excess menstrual bleeding is an adverse effect of Norethisterone pills. Few tips to control bleeding are:
1) Take Tab. Tranexamic acid for 5 days.
2) Take Tab. Dexorange or any iron preparation for at least 3 months to compensate the blood loss and prevent anemia.
3) Take Tab. vitamin C as it promotes iron absorption.
It can't be taken as 3 pills in one day. Only one pill can be taken each day and at the same time. You seem to have taken over dosage. Anyhow it will get excreted from the body with time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Hello,
Yes. Norethisterone tablets can cause excessive bleeding. The following are few suggestions :
1) Take tab Tranexamic acid for 3 days. This helps in stopping bleeding.
2) You may have to take iron pills to treat anemia that might have occurred due to heavy blood loss
3) Inform your gynecologist about this episode of excessive bleeding after taking Norethisterone tablets.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Yes. Norethisterone tablets can cause excessive bleeding. The following are few suggestions :
1) Take tab Tranexamic acid for 3 days. This helps in stopping bleeding.
2) You may have to take iron pills to treat anemia that might have occurred due to heavy blood loss
3) Inform your gynecologist about this episode of excessive bleeding after taking Norethisterone tablets.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
I find this answer helpful
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