Nora-Be for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Wee...
• September 16, 2015

"Was put on Nora-Be because for some reason my doc suggested it even though I preferred the Implanon. First, I hate having to take a pill every day, so I probably am a little biased. Although I can say I saw a significant change in my mood. Usually, I'm a happy-go-lucky kind of gal, but since taking the pill for 2 months, my irritability level went from a 2 maybe to a 10. I knew something was wrong when I started having evil thoughts on hurting someone over something that could have easily been resolved, to ketchup! I usually brush things off, but being on this pill, I swear I wanted to kill someone. I was literally in a rage over ketchup! That was when I knew I wasn't myself. I completely stopped. Not a fan of this."

• Dre...
• May 13, 2016

"Started this medication about 7 months ago. At first, I loved it. The side effects were minimal, and it completely ended my period. A few months in, I began to experience constipation. Then the bloating came. My eating habits haven't changed, and I only put on 5 lbs., yet my stomach is huge. It's uncomfortable, and it's to the point where I'm so self-conscious over it that I'm stopping the pill today. I look pregnant, and my clothes aren't fitting properly. It's not a good look."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 12, 2019

"I feel like I'm always having a period on this pill. One week I have cramps, then I start, one week free, then cramps again. I'm having a period every 2.5 - 3 weeks. It's ridiculous! Still having cramps, heavy periods, and I've gained 15 lbs in 2 years of being on it. I want to switch, but with having a little elevation in my blood pressure, they say it's the best pill for me. I hate taking it. I want to switch it, go off completely."

• Kay...
• June 15, 2015

"I am 25 years old, female, no kids. Tried combination pill for 2 months about 5 years ago, absolutely hated it, so no BC other than condoms since then. I started Nora-Be a month ago, about a week after the end of my period. Waited 3 days before having unprotected sex, no problem. Just had my period as scheduled this past week, was slightly lighter but still lasted 6 days total as usual. Some cramps the first couple of days. The only obvious side effects the first 2 weeks were dryness/itchiness down there and a slight increase in moodiness, but all is good now."

• emi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 29, 2016

"Horrible experience with this medicine!!! Now granted, I didn't get pregnant, so I guess you could say it was 'effective.' BUT the frickin' mood swings that go along with it!!! I was constantly worried about EVERYTHING. I would go from being in a great mood to down in the dumps, depressed within minutes. I would get so frustrated I would *embarrassingly* almost punch my husband during any tiny argument. I also had a headache almost every day. I have noticed a lot of reviews mention weight gain, I can't say I experienced that per se, but I do notice that after a couple of weeks off of it, I have stopped craving carbs as much. Good luck to ya if you do try this medication. Just monitor moods."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2021

"The worst birth control ever. Please read reviews and don’t be a know-it-all like me: 10 lbs, 100 mood swings, and 12-day periods later. This is by far the most awful experience I’ve had on birth control. I was encouraged to use this progesterone only because of my severe migraines and to prevent pregnancy. I would rather have the migraines and another baby than be on this pill. A man must’ve created it because it literally turns me into an angry fat mommy and spouse. Beware you’ve been warned!"

• JC8...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2023

"So, I was switched to this because I can't take estrogen due to migraines with aura. I was really hopeful this would be the pill for me after reading so many other reviews with similar issues and how great it is for treating symptoms. Unfortunately, I don't think that's the case for me. I am only on day 5 of my first pack, but I have had a constant headache since day 3 and my mood swings, anxiety, and depression are through the roof! I'm not going to just stop, but I will be talking to my doctor to see what alternatives there are for me. So happy for my fellow sisters who have found this product to be their perfect fit! It is really important to share how these medications impact our lives, but also to remember that this is science, not a one size fits all type of deal."

• Tay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 30, 2017

"This is honestly the worst birth control I've ever been on. I've been on several types and have never experienced acne like I did on Nora-Be. I stayed on it for 9 months, hoping it would get better, but it didn't. It caused me to have painful cystic acne all over my face, the worst was by my mouth and chin. I had such bad cramps during my period that I was in tears. I just changed birth controls, and these symptoms have gone away completely. I don't know why I had such a bad effect from it, but please keep in mind you don't have to suffer for months like I did."

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2020

"So my provider put me on this birth control 2 months after I had my son. After about 4 days of starting the pill, I have had heavy bleeding and severe cramps. It is now day 8, and my symptoms aren’t any better. I honestly am just upset my doctor didn’t warn me about the heavy irregular bleeding that this pill will cause, normally, I have very light periods."

• Jay...
• June 16, 2015

"My experience with this pill has been okay, but my periods do last longer now for about 8 days, and I also spot in between, which is very annoying. I also take the pill at the same time every day. I don't think I'll be staying on this pill for too much longer."

• Emk...
• November 6, 2016

"I've been on Nora-Be for about a year now, and there are a few things I can say. The first one is I am so happy to have found a birth control that (for me) has very little negative side effects. With that being said, there are two things I've noticed a few months into taking this. One is I have noticed an increase in pimples, and my skin has gotten a bit more oily, and the second one is my body hair (underarms, legs especially) seems to be growing much faster. All in all, these side effects barely bother me in comparison with what I've had to deal with on other birth controls."

• Cla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 18, 2016

"After having my first son, I went on the mini pill because I was nursing him. I was on it for about two years, and the side effects were minimal. However, I'm on it again now while breastfeeding, and I've noticed a lot more side effects. The facial hair growth is ridiculous. I have to pluck my chin like once a week. I suspect it's also causing my moods to change. I feel manic depressive. I go from feeling great to feeling suicidal within the same two-hour period. Overall, it's doing what it's supposed to do. I haven't gotten pregnant. But maybe it's not worth it. Tracking my period and avoiding ovulation really isn't that hard."

• Bri...
• September 28, 2016

"I started taking Nora after I had my daughter. I started Nora because I decided to breastfeed. It's been 3 months, and I bleed like 26 days out of the month. I HATE IT! Major weight gain. I'm a few pounds away from my pregnancy weight at 8 months. I have never been this heavy, and I'm so uncomfortable. I decided to stop taking it yesterday :("

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2016

"Horrible birth control. I can't take regular birth control due to having breast cancer in my 20s. So they gave me this... severe cramps from the beginning and horrible back pain. It made me miserable, some say to wait it out, but I stopped it in the first week. I would rather run my risk with regular birth control than ever take Nora-Be again."

• Hed...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2016

"I have taken Nora-Be 0.35 for 3 months. I have experienced heart palpitations and heart fluttering in my stomach. This seems to occur in the morning and evenings. My periods start on my second week of each new pack. I have had headaches behind my eyes and some weight gain. I plan to discontinue this medication to see if my symptoms go away. I'm 47 and seeking a better form of birth control."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2019

"I switched from Lyza to Nora-Be about 3 months ago and was told it was the same thing. Same hormone, dosage, and everything. But it does not feel the same, and I can't figure out why. When I was on Lyza, I felt even better than without birth control. But once I started the Nora-Be, I started feeling depressed within the first few days, and it just continued to get worse! I thought I would level out after some time, but no, it's still continuing to worsen. It is like PMSing 24/7 (including the cramps). An emotional rollercoaster ride that just won't stop, along with unexpected physical discomfort like joint pain, bloating, headaches, and it's even messing with my blood pressure! If you react sensitively to hormones, then this one may not be right for you. Although everyone's body reacts differently! I would recommend Lyza instead as a similar alternative for a more leveled experience (especially emotionally)."

• Sta...
• May 24, 2020

"I stopped taking the depo shot due to the negative effects on my mood, weight gain, and sexual appetite. I was not on any birth control for about a year and then decided to try Nora-Be. I’ve been on it for about 3 months now and out of the entire 12 weeks, I’ve been bleeding for about 9 weeks. It is terrible. Not just a little spotting. No. BLEEDING. I’ve also had BV (bacterial vaginosis), which I’ve never had before. I also gained about 10 pounds in 3 months, which is scary. I am done with this pill. The only positive thing I have to say about it is that my acne has cleared since being on this pill. However, I also started taking a probiotic for the BV, so that may have been what helped the acne too."

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2016

"I mean I love the pill. The only problem I seem to have with it is headaches and trying to remember to take it every day at the same time. But I haven't had a problem with the other side effects at all since being on it and have only been on it for two months."

• Lil...
• April 8, 2016

"I'm 39. Have 3 kids. I had been using the NuvaRing for several years and loved it. No problems. But because of my age, having diabetes, my doctor put me on Nora-Be. I just got off my cycle, started this pill, and 3 days later I started bleeding again and have been for 5 days, and I mean extremely bad, going through a pad and tampon every 30 min. I have read other reviews and see this is common, but I have had mood swings, headaches, dizziness, cramps, bloating, increased appetite, and heart flutters. I'm not taking this BC anymore. I'm done having kids now anyway, so I think I'll just tie my tubes and not go through or worry about this anymore."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

"I only have two side effects, but those two happen to be extremely annoying - I bleed for two weeks at a time, and I'm irregular. Sometimes my cycle is over 30 days, sometimes it's only 15. Hoping these symptoms get better with time because I can't live like this long term."

• TJR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2016

"HATE HATE HATE HATE this pill. I had to get on this because my BP was a little high on 2 of my visits. No one seems to have any real answers to my questions. Nurses just say the same thing I read online. No schedule, so you can have a period 2x a month or none at all. Could last 5 days or longer. You never know when you are truly off your period. I have been on for, I guess you can say, 2 months because this is my 2nd pack that I am almost finishing. Imagine my surprise when I go out to movies and use the restroom, there's blood on my panties. What a way to end date night. Does anyone know of any other progestin-only pill that is more regulated?"

• kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2015

"So my periods have been really irregular the last couple of years. My Dr. prescribed Nora-Be. I started my period two weeks after starting the pill and am still experiencing heavy bleeding after 9 days. I guess this is one of the possible side effects, but I'm going to follow up with my gyno. Anyone else experience this?"

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2017

"I've been on this for about 7 months. I hate it and am ready to go to another pill. When I started taking it, I felt pregnant, I've gained about 15 lbs since. Last month, I had light spotting for 2 weeks. I will not recommend this pill."

• Nor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2017

"After having a baby, I needed to go on a birth control that was safe to take while breastfeeding. I also needed something that was estrogen-free due to my history with cysts in my breast and could be less likely to cause cysts and cancer. So, my OB recommended this and said it's the only safe BC pill to take while breastfeeding. As soon as I started taking it, I started bleeding, around 10 days. So far, after a few months, the only downfall seemed to be two possible periods per month, and sometimes the bleeding could be lengthy, however, I dealt with it and stayed on the pill. Next thing, I started breaking out in what looked like hives on my neck, chin, and face. It was really bad for a month! I went to the dermo and was told to stop taking it immediately!"

• pen...
• September 13, 2016

"I was on Nora-Be for 2.5 years. Previously had taken a combination pill, then was off BC for a while. Started Nora-Be to alleviate my heavy, painful periods. At first, I was pleased because it helped the physical side effects of my cycle. But I noticed less and less regular periods (expected) with tons of other physical symptoms. Weight gain, acne, anxiousness, depression, fatigue, and bloating. I was so bloated all the time. I would have these horrible emotional PMS symptoms for like 3 weeks, spot for 2-3 days, normal for a week, and then back to the horrible symptoms. I just couldn't deal with it anymore - it was affecting every area of my life. On the plus side, I didn't get pregnant. I stopped taking it 6 months ago and feel great."