YAZ Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
absence of menstrual periods irregular periods bleeding not related to menstrual period headache If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels breast pain breast fullness due to milk production abdominal bloating INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a migraine headache high blood pressure If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
mood changes altered interest in having sexual intercourse low energy weight gain nausea vomiting stomach cramps irritability RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
benign hepatic cell adenoma, a type of liver tumor liver cancer excessive fat in the blood high levels of potassium in the blood depression a blockage of blood vessels in the retina of the eye a heart attack a clot in the lung abnormal bleeding in the brain resulting in damage to brain tissue, called a hemorrhagic stroke a blood clot in the brain a stroke obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot a blood clot in an artery a blood clot inflammatory bowel disease inflammation of the liver called hepatitis disease of the gallbladder erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction erythema nodosum, a skin condition with red and painful nodules systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease a type of allergic reaction called angioedema cervical dysplasia, the development of abnormal cells in the cervix If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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