Vivelle-Dot Patch, Transdermal Semiweekly Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • throat irritation
  • a common cold
  • breast pain
  • itching
  • weight gain
  • headache
  • abdominal bloating
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva
  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • a migraine headache
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • bronchitis
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • vaginal discharge
  • neck pain
  • backache
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • dizziness
  • skin irritation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • discharge of fluid from the cervix
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • cancer of the ovary
  • cancer in the lining of the uterus
  • a breast tumor
  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • high amount of calcium in the blood
  • large purple or brown skin blotches
  • dementia
  • irregular involuntary spasms of limbs or facial muscles
  • a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye
  • high blood pressure
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • a clot in the lung
  • ventricular premature beats
  • a stroke
  • obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot
  • blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities
  • throat swelling
  • worsening asthma
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • a blockage in the gallbladder
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • non-cancerous cysts causing the breast to feel lumpy
  • fluid secretion from the breast
  • overgrowth of the uterine lining
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • an epithelial cancer of the ovary
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • uterine fibroids
  • water retention
  • mood changes
  • depression
  • enlarged superficial veins
  • enlarged breasts
  • breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
  • uterine cramps
  • absence of menstrual periods
  • abnormally long or heavy periods
  • hair loss
  • hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair
  • dry skin
  • hives
  • yellow-brown patches on skin
  • darkening of the skin
  • joint pain
  • muscle spasm
  • leg cramps
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • flu-like symptoms
  • excessive sweating
  • swelling of the tongue
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • trouble breathing
  • gas
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps
  • pelvic pain
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • irritability
  • reduced sensation in the mouth
  • fast heartbeat
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