Micronor Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Micronor is used to prevent pregnancy. Main ingredient in Micronor is Progestin (Mini-Pill)which is a synthetic form of female sex hormones produced naturally in the body called progestin. These hormones suppress the pituitary glands activity thus hindering ovulation; alter the mucus at the cervix opening to prevent sperm from entering, and their variable levels play a vital role in fertility in women. However, since Micronor contains only Progestin, it may be less effective than Progestin-Estrogen combinations. Mini-pills like Micronor may cause irregular menstrual cycle.

Micronor Side Effects

Micronor side effects include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, and blood clots. Other Micronor side effects may include chest pain, hair loss, headache, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problem, migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke, vomiting, and weight gain or loss.

Micronor Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Micronor 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.

Micronor Overdose

Micronor overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. In case of Micronor overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Micronor, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Micronor.

Micronor Dose

Take 1 pill daily.

MICRONOR WARNING

Progestin-only contraceptives are linked with an increased risk of blood-clotting disorders.

Avoid using contraceptives including Micronor if you are or might be pregnant.

Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in women who use oral contraceptives like Micronor. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Micronor if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Micronor if you are a migraine sufferer.

Avoid taking Micronor if you or someone in your family has ever had breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.

Avoid Micronor if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Micronor if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Micronor if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

MICRONOR CAUTION

The progestin-only Mini-Pills may cause irregular menstrual cycle and are considered less-effective than estrogen-progestin combinations. They are usually recommended for women who should avoid estrogens as well as older women.

Micronor should be used with caution if you are:

-Smoker
-Have liver, heart, gallbladder, kidney, or thyroid disease
-Have high blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-Diabetes
-Epilepsy
-Asthma
-Porphyria
-Obese
-Stroke or heart attack in the past
-Depression
-Family history of breast cancer or other cancers
-Micronor does not protect against HIV (AIDS), or other STDs.
-If you experience abdominal pain, contact your physician right away.
-In rare cases, oral contraceptives like Micronor may cause benign liver tumors.

MICRONOR INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Micronor with the following:

Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol
Amitriptyline
Antibiotics
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (anti-cholesterol drugs)
Barbiturates
Blood thinners
Carbamazepine
Chloramphenicol
Clofibrate
Clomipramine
Copper supplements
Cyclosporine
Diazepam
Doxepin
Fluconazole
Glipizide
Griseofulvin
HIV drugs
Imipramine
Propranolol
Insulin
Lorazepam
Metoprolol
Modafinil
Morphine
Oxazepam
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Primidone
Propranolol
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Sulfonamides
Temazepam
Tetracycline
Theophylline
Topiramate
Troleandomycin
Valium

Herbs like Black Cohosh, Milk Thistle, and St. John's Wort.
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