Aygestin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Aygestin is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone
involved in the pregnancy. Main ingredient in Aygestin is Norethindrone. Progesterone helps the womb to accept the
fertilized egg as well as maintaining the growth of the fetus.
Progesterone regulates other hormones to start and stop the menstrual
cycle. Aygestin is given to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), absence
of menstruation, prevent premature labor, abnormal uterine bleeding and in
combination with ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) to prevent estrogen
from thickening and abnormal growth of the lining of the uterus.
Aygestin is also given to people including men suffering from sleep
apnea to stimulate breathing.
Aygestin Side Effects
Aygestin side effects may include abdominal pain, acne,
blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast
tenderness, increase in blood pressure, depression, dry mouth, insomnia,
headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain
or loss of body hair and water retention.
Rare Aygestin side effects is that it may may enhance sensitivity to the sun as may also cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how Aygestin affects you.
Aygestin Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Aygestin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
AYGESTIN CAUTION
Aygestin should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy;
as this could result in birth defects.
Avoid using Aygestin if you are allergic or sensitive to any
progestin.
Avoid using Aygestin if you have a history of asthma, blood clot,
depression, diabetes, epilepsy, high cholesterol, stroke, kidney or liver
disease, varicose veins, heart problems, breast cancer, genital cancer,
osteoporosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or miscarriage.
AYGESTIN INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Aygestin with the
following
-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
AYGESTIN AND PREGNANCY
Avoid using Aygestin during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects
especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
Aygestin appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to
bottle-feed while taking Aygestin.
AYGESTIN DOSES
5-10mg /day for 5-10 days.
If Aygestin upsets your stomach, take it with food.
AYGESTIN OVERDOSE
Aygestin overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. If
you suspect Aygestin overdose seek medical help right away.
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