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Reviewer: lovinahall, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was fine when i started talking this medication but about a week later i started bleeding and it didnt stop for almost 3 weeks. i told the dr and she said that was normal with the medicine. but when i stopped it the bleeding stopped immediately.. i will not try this drug again. i have had endometriosis for 8 years and i know its suppose to help with that but i would rather not take it..
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Reviewer: bwill, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have fibroids,an enlarged uterus and possibly endometriosis.I'm facing a posssible hysterectomy. Been on this med for 21 days, bleeding has gotten lighter, missed a pill for 1 day and had severe bleeding, cramping and passing of large clots again as before the norethindrone. again. No side effects noted. I will see my gyn today to discuss further options.
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Reviewer: Julie, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This medication caused night sweats and severe moodiness. I basically was swung into menopause. Ive been on it 6 years now and the pain is well under control. It is worth taking.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female (Patient)
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I have been using this treatment for a year and a half I think it works well. I am only 21 and have had endometriosis, so this pill was the easiest way to keep that at bay. However now I am starting to notice all the side effects. I exercise every day but don't seem to lose any weight, I'm terribly moody (mostly when I'm already under stress), and I feel like I am going through meno
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Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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At first this medication was great for stopping the bleeding and pain associated with endometriosis. After being on the medication for a year, the side effects began to intensify. A year and a half later, I had 8 of the 12 listed side effects handed to me in a pamphlet at the pharmacy. I gained 25 lbs. although I ran or worked out every day. The nausea was the worst part, closely followed by the i
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