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Nora be which are the sugar pills? My question is about when I am suppose to have a period while on these pills. My doctor said the last week (week 4), but none of them look like sugar pills. When am I suppose to have my period while taking Nora be? by mh in atlanta, ga, 07/13/2006

pregnancy i wrote with this question before but it was never answered, when you’re on the nora-be birth control pill how long do you have after taking it until it is out of your system in order to get pregnant again? i’m curious because i missed on pill, and st... by jodye johnson in conroe texas, 03/31/2006

Not sure of what to think with Nora-BE I was prescribed the Nora Be Pill at my 6 week post-partum visit (October 2006)and began taking it right away. On day 6 I began to bleed as if I were having a period. This happened for about 3-4 days. Now, it has been almost 4 weeks since and I had so... by Lisa in Johnstown, PA, 11/29/2006

Help, new to Nora-BE birth control pills I am so confused. This is the first time I have been on this birth control. I am experiencing real bad lower back pain, pain in my lower side like where you would get period cramps, where your ovaires are, brest tenderness, headaches, constipation (mi... by Remola, 07/24/2006

which day in pack to start with? If I started my menstrual period on a Friday, do I begin with the Friday pill in my Nora-Be pill pack, or do I begin with the Sunday pill (the very first pill in the pack?) My leaflet from Watson pharmaceutials does not indicate which pill to start wi... by laurell in USA, 07/03/2006

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Nora-BE (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Nora-BE (Oral)

Nora-BE (Oral) Medication Classification

PROGESTIN ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE (By mouth)

Nora-BE (Oral) Brandname

Nor-QD, Camila, Errin, Nora-BE, Plan B, Ortho Micronor, Jolivette, Ovrette

Nora-BE (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Progestin oral contraceptives are birth control pills. They contain either norgestrel or norethindrone (female hormones).

When To Not Use Nora-BE (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a progestin oral contraceptive, or to other progestin drugs, such as progesterone, megestrol, or medroxyprogesterone. You should not use if you are pregnant. You should not use if you have had liver disease, blood clots, cancer, or abnormal vaginal bleeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to tartrazine.

How Should You Use Nora-BE (Oral)

Tablet

  • You may take the pills with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
  • Keep your pills in the container you receive from the pharmacy. Take the pills in the order they appear in the container.
  • Take your pill at the same time every day, even during your menstrual period.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If you miss taking one tablet, you could become pregnant.
  • If you have missed one day's dose, you should stop taking the oral contraceptive AND USE ANOTHER METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL until your next menstrual period begins, or until your doctor has determined that you are not pregnant.
  • If you have any questions about this, call your doctor.

Proper Nora-BE (Oral) Storage

Store Nora-BE (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Nora-BE (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Nora-BE (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking bromocriptine (Parlodel®).

Nora-BE (Oral) Warnings

  • Usa a different kind of birth control during the first 3 weeks of using this medicine to make sure you are protected from pregnancy.
  • Tell your doctor if you have lupus, high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, migraine headaches, sugar diabetes, or depression.
  • If you smoke while taking birth control pills, you increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. If you have any questions about the risks in taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
  • If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
  • You should see your doctor on a regular basis (every 6 months or 1 year) while taking birth control pills.
  • It is best to wait 2 or 3 months after stopping birth control pills before trying to get pregnant.

Nora-BE (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Pain in leg (calf), chest or groin
  • Severe headache, sudden vision changes
  • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
  • Breast lumps
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Bloated feeling or weight gain
  • Nausea, stomach cramps
  • Breast tenderness or swelling
  • Tired feeling
  • Vaginal itching or discharge
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Discharge from nipple