Aygestin and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Aygestin (norethindrone acetate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lupron Depot, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Aygestin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,047 people who have side effects when taking Aygestin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aygestin?

Aygestin has active ingredients of norethindrone acetate. It is often used in endometriosis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,107 Aygestin users. Check the latest studies of Aygestin.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,749 drugs and 5,771 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

On Jul, 15, 2026

1,047 people reported to have side effects when taking Aygestin.
Among them, 58 people (5.54%) have Headache.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Aygestin when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Aygestin? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Aygestin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aygestin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 31.03%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 29.31%
Pain: 15 people, 25.86%
Dizziness: 12 people, 20.69%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 18.97%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 10 people, 17.24%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 17.24%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 15.52%
Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 15.52%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 9 people, 15.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 15.52%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 12.07%
Migraine (headache): 6 people, 10.34%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 6.90%
Pain: 4 people, 6.90%
Depression: 3 people, 5.17%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (abnormal increase in heart rate on becoming upright): 3 people, 5.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 5.17%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 3 people, 5.17%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Headache (5,771 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on norethindrone acetate (the active ingredients of Aygestin) and Aygestin (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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