AYGESTIN Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
irregular periods bleeding not related to menstrual period abdominal bloating If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
inflammation or infection of the vagina muscle pain low energy visible water retention weight loss headache INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
overgrowth of the uterine lining If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
indigestion vaginal discharge an abnormal increase in muscle tone dizziness ectropion of cervix, where cells normally inside the cervix spread to the outer cervical surface RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
cancer of the ovary depression a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye high blood pressure a heart attack a clot in the lung obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing an ovarian cyst abnormally long or heavy periods pregnancy to occur outside of womb erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules itching abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug pancreatitis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
water retention a migraine headache constipation breast pain absence of menstrual periods hair loss hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair acne hives yellow-brown patches on skin pain in the arms or legs drowsiness difficulty sleeping fever weight gain nausea nervousness irritability discharge of fluid from the cervix Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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