Ortho Micronor is a progestin-only oral contraceptive that is available by prescription. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, explains how and when to take this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Nausea, dizziness, and headache are some of the most commonly reported Ortho Micronor side effects. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects and also describes potentially serious problems that should be reported to a doctor immediately.
Ortho Micronor is used for preventing pregnancies in women of reproductive age. This eMedTV Web page discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this form of birth control and also lists possible off-label Ortho Micronor uses.
The standard Ortho Micronor dosage is one tablet daily, taken at the same time each day. This eMedTV article explains how to start Ortho Micronor for the first time, what to do if you miss any pills, and what to do about irregular menstrual periods.
Barbiturates, aprepitant, and modafinil are some of the medicines that may interact with Ortho Micronor. This eMedTV Web page lists specific products that may cause Ortho Micronor drug interactions and describes the effects of these interactions.
If you get pregnant while taking Ortho Micronor, you may be at higher risk for ectopic pregnancy. This eMedTV article lists other important Ortho Micronor warnings and precautions, and offers information on who should not use progestin-only pills.
Vaginal bleeding, nausea, and vomiting are potential symptoms of an Ortho Micronor overdose. This eMedTV resource describes other possible effects of an Ortho Micronor overdose and explains whether treatment is necessary.
Women should never intentionally use Ortho Micronor during pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers a more in-depth look at Ortho Micronor and pregnancy, and explores the risks of using birth control pills during pregnancy.
There are currently two generic Ortho Micronor products available, sold by the names Errin and Jolivette. This eMedTV segment further describes these generic forms of Ortho Micronor and explains whether they are equivalent to the brand-name version.
