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

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2017

"I just stopped taking this birth control due to the negative side effects I have experienced. It caused me to have severe headaches every single day, mainly behind my eyes. I also felt moody and depressed. I would not recommend."

• Raye
• April 20, 2020

"I've been on these pills for 4 months now and I decided last night that I'm never taking another one. I have had a period twice a month since I began. The first two months I ignored it thinking my body just needed time to get used to it. I have cramping, I bleed heavy for the first 3-4 days then have mild/regular bleeding for 4 full days after. It doesn't start getting light until about the 8th day... to have a period twice a month that lasts over a week is appalling and the manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves. The only reason I started these pills is because I had just stopped nursing my toddler and wanted a low dose birth control option. I'm giving them one star because the one good thing about this pill is that I haven't gotten pregnant even after having unprotected sex on a regular basis with my boyfriend. I am going to meet with my doctor asap and change my script. My advice to anyone thinking about starting this pill... DON'T. Don't waste your time, money, or health."

• Cassie
• 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 bleedings that this pill will cause, normally I have very light periods."

• Drea
• 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 5lbs., 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."

• Smorg
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2018

"I have been on Nora-Be for about two years now. I really love this birth control. I have tried a combo pill before but it made my migraines worse. I am happy to say that this birth control doesn't make my migraines any more severe, and I'm thinking it might even help control them. While on this my periods have lightened as well. Instead of the 7 or 8 days of heavy bleeding, I now bleed a little less over a span of 4 to 5 days. I get very light occasional spotting in between periods but nothing my normal underwear wouldn't catch. The effectiveness of this is very well also. I have not gotten pregnant in the two years I've been on it. I've even missed a couple of days of it after having sex. That's risky, so don't try it! But this stuff really works and I am beyond happy with it."

• EPeay
• November 12, 2017

"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 10lbs in a couple of months, I’m insanely bloated, I always have pressure in my lower abdomen and my my hair is thinning out like crazy! My hair comes out with ease in the shower; more than usual."

• TheGem
• July 29, 2014

"I'm a 16 year old girl who uses birth control for maintaining clear skin due to acne, nausea in the morning, and a heavy flow. I've tried many different kinds of pills and this one was by far the worst. I typically don't have too much acne (about 3 pimples per month, if that). However, when I started this pill I broke out all over my face. I have NEVER had this much acne before. I just picked up a new birth control today so hopefully when I start using this one the remaining acne on my face will go away. It's ridiculous."

• Momof
• 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. Its 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.."

• 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 10lbs, 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 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 angry fat mommy and spouse. Beware you’ve been warned!"

• Jaylove
• 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 everyday. I don't think I'll be staying on this pill for to much longer."

• Crysta
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2015

"I absolutely hate this birth control. I have only been taking it for one week and already I'm experiencing bleeding. I have taken the pill at the same time every day (I have my alarm set) so I'm not sure of why I'm already bleeding. I'm not cramping so I suspect that this is what is referrred to as breakthrough bleeding. I don't know for how long I will bleed as I've already had my monthly cycle for this month prior to starting the pill. I have yet to experience any other symptoms related to the pill that I know of but I will definitely switch to another pill as soon as possible. Some may be totally unphased with irregular bleeding but I'm not."

• kitkat
• 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?"

• emili...
• 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 everyday. I have noticed a lot of reviews mention weight gain, I can't say I experienced that per-say but I do notice that after a couple of weeks off of it I have stop craving carbs as much. Good luck to ya if you do try this medication. Just monitor moods"

• Ccano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2019

"After being on a combination pill for almost 8 years my doctor wanted me to switch to a progestin pill due to the fact that I have a liver condition, while I protested I switched. As soon as I switched the first day I got acne, and the second I started to get major headaches all day that lasted until end of the pill. The fourth day period started with HEAVY bleeding like never before with huge clots, bad cramps, and crazy mood swings and depression. I called immediately to switch back to the combination pill as soon as possible. I might just be a bad case, but I'm just putting this out there to let others know it wasn't effective for my case."

• Clara...
• 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 not ovulation really isn't that hard."

• TJRS
• 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 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 cause this is my 2nd pack that i am almost finishing. Imagine my surprise when i go out to movies and use the restroom theres blood on my panties. What a way to end date night. Does anyone know of any other progestrin only pill that is more regulated?"

• Carol...
• 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 to ever take Nora be again."

• Taybee
• 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."

• Emkmay
• 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."

• Lilbit
• April 8, 2016

"I'm 39. Have 3kids. I had been using the nuva ring 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 3days later I start bleeding again and have been for 5days and I mean extremely bad going through a pad and tampon every 30min. I have read other reviews and see this is common but I have had good swings,headaches, dizziness, cramps,bloating, increase 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."

• Nora-NO
• May 23, 2016

"I just stated a .35 mg dose today to treat ovarian cysts related to endometriosis. Awful! I took it with toast and two hours later felt tingling in my face, was itchy, disoriented, had a headache, a sore throat, felt anxious and dizzy. After reading other reviews it seems like this crap disaster pill only worked for one woman ever. Never take it. I'm 38 and otherwise very healthy. Drugs. No thank you."

• BriSan
• 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 :("

• Hedri...
• 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."

• Star
• 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 month 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 ok this pill. However I also started taking a probiotic for the BV so that may have been what helped the acne too."

• Jade
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 26, 2015

"I'm taking Nora-B for almost 2 years. First year was great 8 months no period and than suddenly the period start to show up every 6 months, than 3 months. So I'm asking if I'm taking this pill everyday at the same time and period is coming. Some headaches with it. So 'Im not happy at all. Thinking to change for another pill. Maybe the body got tired of taking the same one."