Nora-Be User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 13, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking this pill after I had my son. The doctor prescribed this pill because I breastfeed. I have been on the pill for almost a year now, and I have a period twice a month, and I'm not talking about spotting or light bleeding. I have a heavy period every time. I know everyone has different experiences, but I would not recommend this pill."

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 7, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Nora-Be for 2 years now. I had tried other combination pills to help with my abnormal heavy bleeding and had adverse side effects (high blood pressure, mood swings, acne, bloating). There is no estrogen in Nora-Be, so my blood pressure went back to normal once I was on it. I find that my PMS is much more stable and my complexion even cleared up on it. No issues with weight gain or hair loss. It took about 6 months for my period to stabilize, but now I have a 4-day very manageable cycle instead of 7 days of extremely heavy and clotty bleeding. Nora-Be has changed my life! Highly recommended."

• Des...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2021

For Birth Control "My wife doesn’t think she has any side effects from Nora-BE. And when I brought it up last night, she threatened me with divorce. She seems to like it because she doesn’t seem to have a period when she’s on it. But this pill is seriously messing with my wife’s mood and has completely destroyed her sex drive. I quote, “she would rather eat rusty nails than have sex with me.” This pill is literally destroying my wife’s emotions and has caused constant depression, and it all started after she started taking Nora-BE. And there is nothing I can say or do to get her to make the connection between this pill she takes every single morning and the way she has become so abusive and depressed on it... but what do I know? “I’m too stupid to understand how she feels.” My wife was never like this before, and everything I have read here from you ladies explains so many things, and I see so many similarities."

• Jro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been in this 3 months now. Have gained 11 lbs!!! I exercise, eat right, and I look swollen. Have had 3 different spotting occasions that haven't lasted more than 3 days at a time. No cramps to really report, occasional night sweats, no headaches. Just really hating the weight gain!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Well, ever since I was 13, my periods were not normal, they would last for more than a week. I would get horrible side effects, such as nausea, cravings, cramps, you name it. I got extremely tired of it, and I was prescribed Nora-Be. It's been good to me. I started it while on my period, I only bled for two days! Not even bad! It was a small spot and done. I felt so relieved!!! I noticed no weight gain, and I felt great. I get no side effects from it, but if I do, which is rare, it's breast pain. I recommend this, but of course, everyone's body is different!!! P.S. I've been on it for ages."

• Anonymous
• January 15, 2009

For Birth Control "Really great. The combo pill made me sick as a dog, and my weight ballooned, but I feel amazing on this pill. I had just started on a diet when I switched, and I am still losing the same kind of weight as before the pill."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I had a period every week for 4 months, and at first tried Tri-Nessa, and that did nothing. A friend recommended Nora-Be, and I am so glad she did. I have irregular bleeding once a month now, and it's so much better. No cramps and no pain. Love it!"

• Sal...
• December 18, 2016

For Endometriosis "I started Nora Be in April of 2016 because of severe cramping, vomiting, cysts that came especially burdensome with each menstrual cycle. It is now December of 2016, and I can say my pain and cramping have decreased to a much more livable situation. However, weight gain, laziness, anxiety, and depression have all increased so much. I definitely do not want to go back to the pain but am thinking of trying to go without for a bit to see what happens."

• Spe...
• April 30, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on this medication (Nora-Be) for a little over a month now, and my only complaint is that I have no idea when I'll get my period, the random spotting, and the length of the period. Each time I have spotting, I'm not sure if it's my period or spotting. Then when I finally got my period, I had no idea how long it would be (still having it 6 days later). One of the main reasons I went on birth control was to control my period, since I have migraines, however, I'm no longer allowed (per PPNE) to have estrogen in my birth control, which takes out that ability to control my period. Beyond that, no other side effects (i.e., weight gain, breast tenderness). I'll report back if that changes over the next few months."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2017

For Birth Control "24 yr old female. I've been on this pill for a year, and I have been on various other pills since 17. This one is one of my more favorite pills. Hardly any acne, no weight gain, no moodiness. I pretty much feel like myself except I get no periods at all, like going on 8 months now. So I talked with my OB/GYN, and I want to get my monthly cycle back, so I'm switching back to a pill I had previously. Nothing was wrong with this pill, and I loved that it was estrogen-free, but the lack of periods was disconcerting."

• May...
• February 28, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was prescribed Nora-Be after being off of birth control for 15 years. I always had normal periods, on time to a tee. Now I am getting my period for 9 days. I'm stopping this med right away, especially after reading all those reviews on in-between period bleeding."

• SDa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 18, 2019

For Birth Control "Started taking Nora-Be (norethindrone) about ten months ago after having a serious DVT and pulmonary embolism with lung damage. I had been on NuvaRing prior to that for over a decade without issue, but after DVT/PE I can only use birth control methods without estrogens. Overall, I am satisfied with Nora-Be and haven’t had any pregnancies while taking it. When I first started, I did notice my breasts were more tender, periods were less regular/reliable, and I had some hair loss (although I am unsure of whether taking this caused it). Those have all resolved. It has to be taken at the same time every day, so I set an alarm and am pretty good about taking it on time. I take a pregnancy test now and then if my period runs late. There has only been one month on this pill that I did not get a period. It can be less convenient than other methods (at least at first), but better than nothing for those of us who have limited birth control options due to health issues."

• edi...
• December 27, 2012

For Birth Control "I've tried the patch, the shot, Ortho Cyclen Lo, and now currently on Nora-Be. I gained 30 lbs while being on the shot and couldn't lose the weight until I tried Ortho Cyclen, which gave me extreme nausea, so I wasn't able to keep any food down, which caused me to lose the weight, so yay, but it was awful at the same time. I dropped down to 110 lbs after stopping Ortho Tricyclen Lo, and now while being on Nora-Be, I only have gained 5 pounds, but that's from the holidays. Very satisfied with this product that I'm taking it for the second year."

• Dee...
• April 7, 2016

For Endometriosis "I started this pill in November 2015, and now in April of '16, I am fed up! I have horrible bloating, gas, constipation every day (worsening in the evenings). I've gained over 10 pounds, and my abdomen looks like I'm 3 months pregnant. I'm 45 and have no plans for children. I can't exercise this weight off either! My back is covered in pimples, and my chest area has them also. I've noticed a decrease in my appetite (mainly in the evenings), yet I'm gaining weight. I have fatigue and completely random periods. My doctor, for the record, told me that these symptoms I was having were not related to my pill! So, needless to say, I'm finding a new doctor. Peri-menopause stinks! You young ladies, exercise while you can and enjoy that body!"

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "39, no kids. I have always had issues with taking BC, estrogen makes me a moody, bloated beast. I was diagnosed with endo 5 years ago. Got an IUD with hormone, worked for 2 years, and I've been bleeding now off and on for months. Was just in to see my OB last week, and he suggested Nora-Be. At first, I was hesitant, but he explained that the progesterone dosage is the same as IUD and a fraction of the hormone compared to the progesterone pills. I've taken it for a week here and there to shrink cysts. So I said okay. Took my first pill last night. Today I was more calm and patient, no appetite at all. Will post an update in a few days."

• Hap...
• July 18, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have very light abnormal bleeding after intercourse and was prescribed Nora-Be. I was so scared of taking this due to the fact that I've taken the patch, the shot, and the combo pill, and they all sucked. They all caused weight gain, hair loss, and moodiness, and my period lasted FOREVER. So I expected no less from this pill. But to my surprise, my period stopped when it was supposed to, no bloat, weight gain, or hair loss so far. Guess my body doesn't agree with extra estrogen, so progestin it is. If you have a bad experience with all these estrogen birth controls, I suggest giving this a try. Only thing I hate about it is taking it every day at the same time, but dealing with that rather than the estrogen side effects is minor."

• JDa...
• July 15, 2015

For Birth Control "25 yo married with no kids. I took Nora-Be for almost a year. Spotting and irregularity for the first 3 months, as expected. Periods became more consistent after that (and lighter), but I still had them every month (not a big deal to me). The thing I did have a problem with was the extreme mood swings and increased yeast infections. My doctor and my husband didn't believe me about the mood swings, but I knew I wasn't *really* that emotionally unstable! I kept going with it because I didn't stand up for myself until I went and spoke to two different pharmacists. They were the first ones to believe me about the mood swings, so I finally got the courage to stop Nora-Be. I am on a different POP (for almost a year now) and no more mood swings!"

• Sta...
• December 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on the mini pill for a couple of years now, and while I don't like it as much as I liked my previous BC, it is the appropriate method for me right now. Because I have migraines, my doctor did not want me on a combined pill due to increased risk of stroke. I will eventually switch to the copper IUD when I have a job where I can handle the heavy periods it may cause. For now, I am not prepared to deal with heavy periods due to my job description and hours, so I will stick with the mini pill since my periods are pretty short and light (albeit unpredictable). My worst side effect is breakthrough bleeding or surprise periods, usually from being late for a pill. Compared to previous combination BCP, I have had fewer side effects."

• una...
• August 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched from a combined pill to Nora-Be about four months ago because the doctor said I couldn't take estrogen because of chest pain and migraines. The pill is 100% very effective and has no mood swings, no migraines. However, the bad side effects were excessive hair shedding, I mean more than normal, excessive bloating even without carb intake. I also had cramping, hardly bleeding, just spotting. My period was never on time but I can feel the symptoms of PMS. Overall, the pill is very effective but excessive hair loss!"

• Gir...
• September 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this pill postpartum. I took it for 5 weeks and never got a period. At week 5, I woke up to severe stomach pain/cramps. At first, I didn’t know what was causing the stomach pain. After a process of elimination, I circled it back to this contraceptive. I stopped taking the pill, and within 48 hours, the stomach cramps went away. I know everyone’s body reacts differently, and this may work for some, but the pain seriously felt like contractions and was a little startling at first, not knowing why I was in so much pain. I will never take this pill again."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Nora-Be in January of 2018 for my periods (horrible cramps and heavy periods) and for birth control. Since I've been taking this, I haven't really noticed any bad side effects, except maybe my weight gain. In 16 months, I have gained 30 pounds. Other than that, I haven't had any bad mood swings, acne (other than what I normally have gotten my whole life). I can't take regular birth control with both hormones because there is a history of blood clots in my family. Overall, I like this medication, it's helped my bleeding and cramping so much."

• str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I have taken Nora-Be birth control pill for 6 days, and it only just now occurred to me in reading this thread that the pill was causing the problem. I have literally had two completely sleepless nights; other nights I slept badly. I'm exhausted, tense, angry, hot, and felt pressure on my chest and have had a lot more GERD than is typical for me. I don't know if it's all the Nora-Be, but the insomnia is the worst; I am going to stop taking it now."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I started taking Nora-Be at age 44 after being on Ortho Cyclen for 5 years. The doctor recommended I switch to POP (progestin-only pill) because of elevated blood pressure. Should have stayed on Ortho Cyclen. I felt all right the first 3 weeks, but on the fourth week, I was bleeding really heavily, super plus tampons soaked with blood, had the worst PMS symptoms ever. Immediately stopped taking them. I still feel depressed even though I have been off of them for almost two weeks. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience? Would NOT recommend Nora-Be."

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2017

For Birth Control "This pill is amazing! As long as I take the pill on time every day, I have no issues! My doctor said I need to stay within the same 1-hour window for taking the pill every day. As soon as I got on schedule and set my phone alarm, my life has become wonderful! Best BC I've ever been on. My husband sure thinks so. Lol."

• Ska...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 17, 2020

For Birth Control "Used this for birth control. I had a TIA at a young age, so my doctors prescribed this pill as I can't have the others. I had no issues with it. Maybe loss of appetite, but not a bad thing as I enjoy too much junk food. So overall, this pill helped with, obviously, birth control, no weird symptoms. Maybe a moment of dizziness, but nothing scary. Plus side, helped me chill out on junk food!"