Nortrel (Oral)
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Inability to loose weight
I have been using Nortrel for about six months now. Since I began using the product I have gained around 15 lbs. My lifestyle changed as well, as I got married in that time and began a more sedentary job. However, four weeks ago I began a rigorous lif...
by Holly in Missouri, 01/27/2011
bumps
i just began taking nortrel five days ago. i have many bumps on my vagina now. they look some what like pimples. could these be from nortrel?
by d may, 12/08/2011
nortel birth control
Does Nortel birth control pills cause lumps in breasts?
by Jessica Goodermote in Cherry Plain,NY, 12/23/2010
Breast tenderness
I started taking Nortrel 1/35 two weeks ago and my breasts have been very tender since about day two on this pill. I was wondering if this is a normal side effect or if it could be caused by something else.
by Jill Sanders in Steelville, Missouri, 09/10/2010
Nortel Weight Gain
I've been on Nortel for 3 months now and in that time period I believe I've gained a maximum of 5lbs. Also, the majority of these 3 months were during the winter when I wasn't working out. How do I know if this weight I've gained is co...
by Rachelle in Washington, DC, 06/13/2006
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Nortrel (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Nortrel (Oral)
Nortrel (Oral) Medication Classification
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)
Nortrel (Oral) Brandname
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Aviane, Necon 1/35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Low-Ogestrel 28, Ortho-Cyclen, Femhrt 1/5, Alesse 28, Estrostep Fe, Levora-28, Ovcon 35, Zovia 1/35e, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Sprintec
Nortrel (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.
When To Not Use Nortrel (Oral)
You should not use oral contraceptives if you have ever had an allergic reaction to them or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use if you have heart disease or have had a blood clot.
How Should You Use Nortrel (Oral)
Coated Tablet, Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with food to lessen 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. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If a dose is missed:
- If one dose is missed: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take 2 tablets if you do not remember until the next day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss two doses in a row: Take 2 pills a day for the next 2 days and then go back to taking one a day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss 3 doses in a row: Stop taking this month's pills AND USE A DIFFERENT METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins; then start a new cycle of pills.
Proper Nortrel (Oral) Storage
Store Nortrel (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Nortrel (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Nortrel (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 also using any other medicines, such as antibiotics or epilepsy medicine.
Nortrel (Oral) Warnings
- Use a different kind of birth control during the first 3 weeks of oral contraceptive use 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 depressed mood.
- If you smoke while using 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 using 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 you try to get pregnant.
Nortrel (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
- Lumps in breast
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Nausea
- Bloated feeling or weight gain
- Stomach cramps
- Appetite changes
- Breast tenderness or swelling
- Tired feeling that will not go away
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Contact lens discomfort
- Sensitivity to sunlight
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