Nora-BE Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Nora-BE 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 Nora-BE contains only Progestin, it may be less effective than Progestin-Estrogen combinations. Mini-pills like Nora-BE may cause irregular menstrual cycle.

Nora-BE Side Effects

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

Nora-BE Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Nora-BE 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.

Nora-BE Overdose

Nora-BE overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. In case of Nora-BE overdose,seek medical help right away.

NORA-BE WARNING

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

Avoid using contraceptives including Nora-BE 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 Nora-BE . The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Nora-BE if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Nora-BE if you are a migraine sufferer.

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

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

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

Avoid Nora-BE if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

NORA-BE 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.

Nora-BE 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
-Nora-BE 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 Nora-BE may cause benign liver tumors.

NORA-BE INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Nora-BE 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.

NORA-BE DOSES

Take 1 pill daily.

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