Jencycla (Norethindrone)

Alternate Name: Tulana

Description: Norlyda is used to prevent pregnancy. There is currently no generic version of Norlyda available in the United States. On average, a supply of 28, 0.35 mg Norlyda oral tablets cost about $32. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Contraceptive, Contraceptive, Progestin, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 0.35 MG

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. 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.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Smoking increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot while using this medicine. Talk to your doctor about these risks., Use a second form of birth control during the first 3 weeks to make sure you are protected from pregnancy., This medicine will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases., Take this medicine at least 5 days after using ulipristal acetate. Use another form of birth control (including condom, spermicide) until your next menstrual period., You might have spotting or irregular bleeding when you first start to use this medicine. You might have unplanned bleeding if you miss a dose or are late taking it. Call your doctor if you think there is a problem, such as if you have heavy bleeding., Some foods and medicines can affect how norethindrone birth control pills work. Tell your doctor if you are also taking any of the following:Aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, cyclosporine, felbamate, fluconazole, griseofulvin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampicin, rifampin, rufinamide, St John's wort, voriconazoleBarbituratesMedicine to treat HIV or AIDS (including atazanavir/ritonavir, boceprevir, darunavir/ritonavir, efavirenz, etravirine, fosamprenavir/ritonavir, indinavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir, telaprevir, tipranavir/ritonavir), Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.