Nor-QD Birth Control

• Nor-QD

Nor-QD is a progestin-only birth control pill often used by breastfeeding women. This article from the eMedTV Web site explores the advantages and disadvantages of Nor-QD, explains how it works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.

• Nor-QD Side Effects

Headaches, nausea, and menstrual changes are some of the more commonly reported Nor-QD side effects. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are mild, some may require immediate medical attention, such as high blood sugar or depression.

• Nor-QD Uses

Nor-QD is often used for preventing pregnancy in breastfeeding women and women who cannot take estrogen. This eMedTV resource lists some of the advantages and disadvantages of the progestin-only pill and discusses possible off-label Nor-QD uses.

• Nor-QD Dosage

The recommended Nor-QD dosage is one tablet daily, which must be taken at the same time each day. This eMedTV resource explains how to start Nor-QD for the first time and offers information on what to do about missed or late pills and periods.

• Nor-QD Drug Interactions

Aprepitant, aminoglutethimide, and bosentan are medicines that may cause Nor-QD drug interactions. As this eMedTV Web page explains, many of these drug interactions could be severe enough to cause unintentional pregnancy.

• Nor-QD Warnings and Precautions

Nor-QD is likely to cause irregular menstrual bleeding. This eMedTV article describes other side effects and complications that may occur with Nor-QD. Warnings and precautions on who should not use progestin-only pills are also included.

• Nor-QD Overdose

A Nor-QD overdose is unlikely to be serious, but medical attention is still necessary to rule out problems. This eMedTV segment lists potential symptoms of a Nor-QD overdose and describes the likely treatment options that are available.

• Nor-QD and Pregnancy

You should never intentionally use Nor-QD during pregnancy. This eMedTV resource includes more information on Nor-QD and pregnancy, and explains whether serious problems are likely to occur if the drug is accidentally taken in early pregnancy.

• Nor-QD and Breastfeeding

It is usually recommended that breastfeeding women take a progestin-only pill, like Nor-QD. This eMedTV article offers more information on Nor-QD and breastfeeding, and explains why nursing women are warned against using combined contraceptives.

• Generic Nor-QD

Two generic Nor-QD products are currently available on the market, sold under the names Camila and Nora-BE. This eMedTV article describes these generic forms of Nor-QD in more detail and explains whether they are as good as the brand-name version.