Nor-QD Oral

Nor-QD Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, headache, tiredness, breast tenderness, decrease in breast size, acne, oily scalp, hair loss, weight gain, and vaginal infections may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Your periods may be early or late, shorter or longer, heavier or lighter than normal. You may also have some spotting between periods, especially during the first several months of use. If bleeding is prolonged (more than 8 days) or unusually heavy, contact your doctor. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if the pill has not been used properly), contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these infrequent but serious side effects occur:

• depression
• unwanted facial/body hair
• swelling of the ankles/feet

This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (e.g., pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• sudden shortness of breath
• chest/jaw/left arm pain
• confusion
• coughing up blood
• sudden dizziness/fainting
• pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf
• tingling/weakness/numbness in the arms/legs
• headaches that are different from those you may have experienced in the past (e.g., headaches with other symptoms such as vision changes/lack of coordination, existing migraines becoming worse, sudden/very severe headaches)
• slurred speech
• weakness on one side of the body
• vision problems/changes

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• severe stomach/abdominal/pelvic pain
• lumps in the breast
• unusual tiredness
• dark urine
• yellowing eyes/skin

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

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