Nor-QD Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Nor-QD may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Nor-QD - for the Consumer

Nor-QD

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Nor-QD:

Breast tenderness; changes in menstrual flow, including breakthrough bleeding or spotting; dizziness; headache; nausea.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); absent or late menstrual period; chest pain; dark urine; depression; increased facial hair; lower abdominal pain; lumps in the breast or under the armpits; migraine headache; partial or complete loss of vision or changes in vision; shortness of breath; slurred speech; stomach pain; sudden loss of coordination; sudden or severe headache; swelling of fingers or ankles; tenderness, pain, or swelling of the calf; weakness, numbness, or pain in the arms or legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Nor-QD Side Effects - for the Professional

Nor-QD

• Menstrual irregularity is the most frequently reported side effect.

• Frequent and irregular bleeding are common, while long duration of bleeding episodes and amenorrhea are less likely.

• Headache, breast tenderness, nausea, and dizziness are increased among progestin-only oral contraceptive users in some studies.

• Androgenic side effects such as acne, hirsutism, and weight gain occur rarely.

Side Effects by Body System

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included breakthrough bleeding, spotting, change in menstrual flow, amenorrhea, changes in cervical erosion and secretion, and breast tenderness. Changes in the cervical squamocolumnar junction and cervical secretions have also been reported.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included increases in PBI, BEI levels, and a decrease in T3 uptake.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included an increase in prothrombin time and clotting factors VII, VIII, IX, and X.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included hepatic adenomas and cholestatic jaundice.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included acne, melasma, chloasma, and pruritus.

General

General side effects have included weight gain/loss and hirsutism.

Psychiatric

The psychiatric side effects have included mental depression.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included edema

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included insomnia, headache and dizziness.

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