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How Long I Have To Take Norethisterone In Period ?
Hello, I have been prescribed this medicine and the prescription says take Two, three times a day. but it doesn t say for how many days. I have very prolonged bleeding too and all messed up. i am also taking tranaxamic acid 2x 500mg 3 times a day for first 5 days of my period. now i am very confused about how long should i take this norethisterone for. any advice would be really helpfull.
Sun, 8 May 2011
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Usually northethistrone should be given for 3 weeks and the dose is tapered with each week.Take it 3 times a day for a week,tice a day for next week,and once a day for the third week.However,you should confirm with your doctor who has prescribed this since his treatment methods may vary.
Usually northethistrone should be given for 3 weeks and the dose is tapered with each week.Take it 3 times a day for a week,tice a day for next week,and once a day for the third week.However,you should confirm with your doctor who has prescribed this since his treatment methods may vary.
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