Progestins For Contraceptive Use (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
Other side effects may occur
that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away
during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with
your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal pain or cramping; diarrhea; dizziness; fatigue; mild headache; mood changes; nausea; nervousness; pain or irritation at place of injection or place where implants were inserted; swelling of face, ankles, or feet; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; weight gain
Less common
Acne; breast pain or tenderness; brown spots on exposed skin, possibly long-lasting; hot flashes; loss or gain of body, facial,
or scalp hair; loss of sexual desire; trouble in sleeping
Not all
of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines,
but they have been reported for at least one of them. All of the progestins
are similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these
medicines.
After you stop using this
medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes
depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it.
During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any of the
following side effects:
Delayed return to fertility; stopping
of menstrual periods; unusual menstrual bleeding
(continuing) Other side effects not listed
above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check
with your doctor.
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