Nora-Be and Acne: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Alf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I took this pill as it’s one of the only hormone-free options for birth control. After a few months, I’ve gained around 10-15 pounds (I’ve been in the 120s weight range my whole adult life and now I’m 135). My breakouts are so much worse, and it got rid of my sex drive. I also feel incredibly sensitive and anxious all the time. My sister was on this pill for years and didn’t have any side effects. I guess it varies with each body. For me, it’s not worth it!"

• Ale...
• January 12, 2018

For Birth Control "By far the worst birth control I have ever taken! I'm 33 years old and have tried several brands and never reacted as horribly as I did on Nora-Be! It made me suffer from terrible migraines, bad stomach aches, mood swings, nausea, some dizziness, and all on a daily basis. The worst part of it was the humongous cystic acne it caused all over my face. Unfortunately, it was the only b.c. I could consume since I was breastfeeding, but after 4 months, I just had to put an end to my misery and discontinue it. Especially after the bad stomach aches that caused bloody stool. What the heck?! This pill should be illegal."

• vb8...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2018

"I was put onto Nora-BE for fibrocystic breast disease (FBD), and this has helped drastically! Nothing seemed to have worked; all sorts of vitamins, pain relievers, etc. The doctor was almost certain that the pain I was experiencing was as a result of hormones. I have been on this BC for about 2 months. Pros: no more breast pain, hormones are balanced. Cons: heavy periods, acne."

• no...
• May 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm on the minipill and have never had any issues. My insurance switched me to this one, and right away, I've experienced nearly all the side effects! I am trying to switch to a different minipill now to stop all the side effects and feel normal again! What I've experienced: breakthrough heavy bleeding the second week of pills, no period during the last week of pills, nausea, headaches, weight gain, acne, cramping, and just an overall feeling of not feeling well."

• Bek...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2021

For Birth Control "While this pill did prevent pregnancy, it hurt everything else. I started taking this around 6 weeks after having my daughter. I was prescribed this pill because I was pumping breast milk. All postpartum bleeding had stopped. Then I took this for the first time and had extreme cramps similar to contractions. I then had heavy bleeding for almost 3 months. Along with that bleeding came cramps, nausea, migraines, and fatigue. After the bleeding stopped, I never got another period. It was to the point that I thought I may have been pregnant because it also caused tender breasts, nausea, and fatigue. It also gave me a lot of acne, which is something I never had an issue with before. I stopped taking this pill today and am already experiencing heavy bleeding and awful cramps. While I know birth control works differently for everyone, I strongly recommend making sure this is right for you before you start taking it."

• Meh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 16, 2017

For Birth Control "I've gotten pregnant on this twice. (Second time because I didn't realize they put me on the same one as before.) Can't lose weight. Acne is terrible. Cramping is terrible. Made my period extremely irregular."

• Lo ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2017

For Birth Control "Haven't been on a pill in 8 years... Since I started it 5 weeks ago, I've gotten acne, stomach pains, cramps, but most of all, I am angry, sad, all symptoms of PPD. I have a history of depression, and that makes it highly common to experience signs of PPD, as on the side effects list of Nora-Be. I will never take this again, I have a cloud over my brain. I yell at my children, angry at my husband for having the freedom to leave without 2 kids, anxiety, paranoid. My family doesn't deserve it, and I don't deserve to feel this way just to prevent a 3rd child."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2017

For Birth Control "I began taking this BC pill because I was breastfeeding. I am no longer breastfeeding. While on Nora-Be, I had a lot of painful acne and breakthrough bleeding. I had to wear a pad every day and especially after intercourse. On a good note, it definitely prevented pregnancy."

• Bri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control to help my heavy cramps and bleeding on my period. I bled every single day for months, so I had to use a liner every day. It didn’t do anything for my acne, I lost my appetite and lost weight when I didn’t want to. Now I have my period three times a month, and it’s just as painful every time. I’ve been on the pill for almost 11 months."

• mac...
• August 30, 2021

For Birth Control "At first, it was the best. Then, having taken it again after a while of not being on it, the side effects were more visible. I began to break out more, weight gain very quickly, and always bloated. Bleeding has been such a nuisance."

• Jen...
• January 19, 2016

For Birth Control "Awful!!! Worst acne of my life, heavy periods, weight gain, and discharge. Been taking for 3 months and stopped now for a week, face is finally clearing up. Won't take it again."