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

• EPe...
• November 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I started this medication a few months ago, and mentally, this pill is perfect for me! I’m not moody, no depressive episodes, no anxiety, nothing. Physically, it’s awful for me. I’ve gained 10 lbs in a couple of months, I’m insanely bloated, I always have pressure in my lower abdomen, and my hair is thinning out like crazy! My hair comes out with ease in the shower; more than usual."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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!"

• Bri...
• September 28, 2016

For Birth Control "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 :("

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

For Birth Control "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."

• Sta...
• May 24, 2020

For Birth Control "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."

• pen...
• September 13, 2016

For Birth Control "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."

• Err...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I have 'white coat syndrome', therefore, my gyno felt that the mini pill made sense due to high blood pressure. I originally wanted a combo birth control to help with acne. I asked her about side effects, and I guess I could have researched more, but since she said it was the only option besides an IUD. I've been on it for 7 weeks now, and at first, the mini pill was wonderful. My period was shorter and had less cramping. Since then, my skin has been breaking out since it increases oil production. I look terrible. I can't have sex since I've been bleeding for 2 weeks since my period started. It's not breakthrough bleeding, it's like another period. My mood isn't affected, but I feel less confident because I'm either retaining water or gaining weight."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 6, 2018

For Amenorrhea "So I was on Nora-Be for 2 years. I gained like 40 lbs, no change in my eating habits. It was supposed to replace my previous birth control pill, Yaz, which I think worked way better. After starting the pill, my periods became longer, 7 days or more, it was 3-5 days. I also had almost constant spotting, had to wear a pad all the time. I recently stopped due to all these reasons. My biggest reason: I had crippling depression, anxiety, extreme fatigue, abdominal pain. Almost immediately after stopping the pill, my depression and stomach pain went away. I now have the energy to work on losing the weight. Do not recommend this pill, and it has to be taken at the exact same time, very inconvenient."

• Kay...
• February 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this after my IUD came out, and my doctor advised that this was a safe pill for me since I have a history of elevated BP. Upon starting to take the pill, my breasts became incredibly tender, and none of my bras would fit. After about 3 months on this, I gained about 20 pounds even while following a healthy diet and exercising regularly. I would also bleed every other week and had constant mood swings. It did its job, though, I didn’t get pregnant, but the side effects, I felt, ended up being too much for me to deal with."

• Mad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 14, 2019

For Endometriosis "I got on this Nora-Be pill maybe 3ish years ago. Thought it was helping my endometriosis. But my gynecologist and hormone doctor told me it wasn't great for helping endo. I'm taking progesterone as a hormone pill. Nora-Be has made my life change for the worse. Horrible acne, weight gain, and unwanted hair on my face. Also, my mood has changed since I've been on it. I stopped taking Nora-Be today, and I know once it gets out of my system, I'll be way better. In the near future, probably 2-3 months, I do want to get back on a better birth control that will help it better. I do not recommend this birth control to any women with endo. Does not help and makes things worse for you. I am 26 years old and without insurance right now. Without it, the pill for 3 months is over $130. Again, I do not recommend this birth control."

• 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2017

For Birth Control "This has by far been the worst birth control I have ever had. I have a constant headache almost daily ever since I started taking it. My breasts reduced in size, I have gained massive amounts of weight, and it makes you angrier than ever."

• 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."

• Dan...
• September 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I started this pill when I first had my son. It was great at first, and I experienced zero side effects. Then everything hit at once. My periods are almost constant, I've gained a crazy amount of weight even though I do heavy cardio four times a week and eat a healthy, vegan diet. I really liked this pill, but it's inconvenient for long-term use. I really can't wait to discontinue using it."

• 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."