Micronor and Xyrem drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Micronor (norethindrone) and Xyrem (sodium oxybate). Common drug interactions include constipation among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Micronor and Xyrem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Micronor?
Micronor has active ingredients of norethindrone. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 1,344 Micronor users. Check the latest studies of Micronor.
What is Xyrem?
Xyrem has active ingredients of sodium oxybate. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 81,487 Xyrem users. Check the latest studies of Xyrem.
26 people who take Micronor and Xyrem together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Micronor and Xyrem, by gender? *:
female:
- Constipation
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Familial mediterranean fever (genetic disease recurring attacks of abdominal pain, fever, pleurisy, arthritis, and rash)
- Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
- Overweight
- Proteinuria (presence of protein in the urine)
- Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
- Stent placement
- Death
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Micronor and Xyrem, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
- Cardiac arrest
- Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
- Constipation
- Drug abuse
- Drug abuser
- Peripheral swelling
- Weight increased
- Familial mediterranean fever (genetic disease recurring attacks of abdominal pain, fever, pleurisy, arthritis, and rash)
- Hysterectomy
40-49:
- Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart)
- Back pain
- Overweight
- Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve)
- Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
- Breast cancer
- Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
- Constipation
- Cyst (a closed sac)
- Hysterectomy
50-59:
n/a
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 23.08%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Xyrem:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Micronor and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on norethindrone and sodium oxybate (the active ingredients of Micronor and Xyrem, respectively), and Micronor and Xyrem (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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Who is eHealthMe?
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